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FACEBOOK.COM/WHATZUPFTWAYNE // WWW.WHATZUP.COM ------Feature • ------Master of the Guitar By Deborah Kennedy tar player. In the early 80s, he turned more toward the electric side of things, writing and recording Electric Like Mozart, New Jersey-born guitarist Al Di Rendezvous and Scenario, which included the key- Meola has sometimes been criticized for playing too board work of , who would go on to com- many notes. The criticism is actually a compliment in pose the theme to the television show Miami Vice. disguise. Di Meola, who will be at the Clyde Theater Guitar in all its forms is Di Meola’s primary pas- Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m., is able to blaze through sion. He also loves to collaborate with other artists, and songs so quickly, listeners are often left stunned by his in 1980, he teamed up with flamenco guitarist Paco de passion, technique and precision. Lucia and British fusion guitarist John McLaughlin to Di Meola grew up in Bergenfield, New Jersey and release Friday Night in San Francisco, a beloved and began playing guitar at eight years old. His love of popular live recording of three musicians at the top of Elvis inspired him to pick up the instrument. Later, he their game. became an enthusi- Since then, ast for jazz, country Di Meola has played and bluegrass. Still with basically ev- later, he enrolled eryone, including at the prestigious Paul Simon, Car- Berklee College of los Santana, Steve Music in Boston, Winwood, Herbie and his education Hancock, Stevie continued when, at Wonder, Les Paul, age 19, he was re- Jimmy Page, Frank cruited by keyboard- Zappa and Luciano ing and composing Pavarotti. legend In the 90s, to take Bill Connors’ Di Meola became place in Return to a master of mixing Forever, one of the together a wide ar- leading jazz fusion ray of styles and bands of the 1970s. influences to make Di Meola a sound all his own. doesn’t consider A tireless student, himself a prodigy, he familiarized even though he did himself with Brazil- begin playing and ian, Middle Eastern performing live as a child. AL DI MEOLA and African music, as well as He told Downbeat Maga- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 tango and other Latin Ameri- zine that a lot of hard work The Clyde Theatre can genres. The 1991 release, was involved in becoming , ushered in a proficient with the guitar 1808 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne new era for the artist, and it and in becoming comfort- $30-$39.50 thru Wooden Nickel climbed to the No. 10 spot on able with who he was as a Music, Neat Neat Neat Music & the Billboard Chart of Con- musician and young man: Records, www.clydetheatre.com, temporary Jazz albums. Two “I used to practice the gui- years after that, he put out its tar eight to ten hours a day, or 800-514-3849 follow-up, World Sinfonia II: and I was trying to find my- Heart of the Immigrants. self, or find the kind of music that suited where I was The World Sinfonia name is also given to a pan- going with the guitar.” global group Di Meola, the child of Italian immigrants, He credits his upbringing and native soil with formed with the help of guitarist Chris Carrington, per- helping shape his musical identity, and told NJ.com cussionist Arto Tuncboyaciyan, conga player Gumbi that he traveled into the Big Apple as often as he could Oritz, and bandonean player , in order to as a teen to soak up the city’s seemingly endless cul- explore another side of his talent. tural richness. In October 2000, World Sinfonia put out The “The advantages were tremendous, to grow up in Grande Passion, which, according to Todd S. Jenkins a suburb of New York City in the 60s, when music was of All About Jazz, is Di Meola at his most ambitious exploding and the industry was vibrant and for me to and effective :“Concentrating on the richness of these catch all those Latin, rock and jazz shows on a weekly selections, one gets the impression that Di Meola is basis, I was there, just absorbing.” fully in love with the world and all it has to offer. Di Meola was with Corea, Stanley Clarke and Middle Eastern and Latin percussionists collaborate Lenny White when Return to Forever achieved the and bear sweet fruit; austere strings and piano plunge height of its commercial success, putting out three Top into gypsy fire and emerge anew like the phoenix, vi- 40 albums in less than six years. The band broke up in brantly reborn.” 1976, and Di Meola pursued a solo career, putting out High praise, indeed. And Di Meola has never Land of the Midnight Sun that same year and Elegant slowed down. He has never stopped writing or record- Gypsy a year later. The latter album, a heady blend of ing and now, at age 63, has 25 solo studio albums to jazz fusion, flamenco, and Mediterranean music, went his credit. That doesn’t count collaborations or live Gold. albums or those for which he served as producer. In Casino and followed, as did 2013, he released All Your Life, an acoustic tribute to a loyal and dedicated fan base which embraced Di the Beatles whom, he says on his website, influenced Meola’s versatility. Di Meola was quickly making a name for himself as both an acoustic and electric gui- Continued on page 4

2------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 WhatzUp_BuskerFest18Ad_4.5x10.5_053118.pdf 1 5/31/18 11:49 AM whatzup Volume 22, Number 44 ermanfest’s behind us, BBQ Ribfest is upon us and both BuskerFest and the Three Rivers Festival are right around the corner. Yes, it’s summer in the Summit City. (Here’s a factoid for you: Fort Wayne got the nickname G“Summit City” because it was the highest point above sea level along the entire 460-mile route of the Wabash and Erie Canal which linked the Great Lakes and the Ohio River back in the 1850s ... but we digress.) More to the point, summer is the summit of the concert and festival season here in Fort Wayne, and we’re doing our best to both keep up and keep you informed from our little corner of the world. What you’re holding (or viewing on whatever screen you’re looking at) is the most timely and comprehensive compendium of “what there is to do” in northeast Indiana that you’re going to find anywhere. Start with GearFest, Sweetwater’s annual event that draws musicians and fans from around the world. Steve Penhollow’s cover story is on page 5, and if you go to whatzup.com and enter “gearfest” in the search bar, you’ll find a full sched- ule of events, each with a little calendar button that allows you to send yourself reminders so you don’t miss anything. After that, keep going because there’s more. Lots more, both within these 20 pages and online at whatzup.com. All of it brought to you absolutely free. All we ask in return is that you get out and have some fun and, while you’re out there, remember to tell one and all that whatzup sent you. Thanks. inside the issue • features FARE WARNING...... 11 Moment Premieres at Hobnobben ROAD NOTEZ...... 12 al di meola...... 2 FLIX...... 17 Master of the Guitar Ocean’s 8 THE AGEN FAMILY TRIO...... 4 SCREENTIME...... 17 Family That Sings Together Sequels Failing to Cut It at Box GEARFEST...... 5 CURTAIN CALL...... 18 All About the Sound A Little Night Music ...... 6 Comings & Goings • calendars

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All that remains is the artwork which concerts.” meant that the Agen playlist is pretty exten- will allow the marketing to commence. Then Having seen another Fort Wayne singer Back Issues sive. a tour will begin shortly thereafter. It’s been gain national attention on this spring’s edi- Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment with date and quantity of issues desired, “We know 550 songs, so we ask the resi- a busy and heady time for the teenager, but tion of The Voice, Addison isn’t surprised by name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the dents what they enjoy singing or what genre she feels like it has all come at the perfect the success of Christiana Danielle and hopes above address. they want to hear. We ask if they like coun- time. Fort Wayne will be a regular feature of The Subscriptions try, folk or church music and find which de- “I’ve been learning about recording, Voice in years to come. In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per cade they most enjoy, and then we just play teammates, bandmates, managers, PR agen- “I think it’s awesome. Fort Wayne has a 13-week period ($100/year). Send payment with name and mailing address to AD Media, Incorporated to the above whatever they want to hear.” cies,” she says. “I’m glad I’m learning about crazy amount of talent in every type of art. I address. Comfort with many genres of music no it now; that’s been a big positive. It allows hope it keeps happening.” DEADLINES Calendar Information: Must be received by noon Monday the week of publication for inclusion in that week’s issue and, space permitting, will run until the week of the event. AL DI MEOLA - From Page 2 Calendar information is published as far in advance as space permits and should be submitted as early as possible. him greatly in his youth. February. He wrote Elysium while going so utterly captivating that we might forget for Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. “I really credit the Beatles for the reason through a painful divorce and Opus while a sec that it’s the writing he was hoping we’d Camera-ready or digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday why I play guitar,” he says. “That was a ma- happy. There Di Meola goes again, covering pay attention to and, indeed, these pieces are the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted jor catalyst for me to want to learn music, so all the emotional ground possible and doing all crafted in a most masterly way,” Tamar- up to noon on Monday the week of publication. their impact was pretty strong.” it, according to Jeff Tamarkin of Relix, bet- kin writes. “But it’s the execution that brings ADVERTISING His most recent solo efforts are 2015’s ter than anyone else. them to life, and no one else would have E-mail [email protected] or call 260-691-3188. Elysium and Opus, which dropped this “Di Meola’s playing on Opus, overall, is done them justice as he does here.” 4------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Feature • Gearfest------All About the Sound By Steve Penhollow Individual Gearfests don’t have themes. But if this year’s edition did have a theme, it would be “guitar- Sweetwater Sound’s Gearfest is not only unusual ists.” among music industry trade shows. “I’d like to say it was a strategic decision,” Bailey It is unusual among trade shows in general. said. “But, in truth, it was based on artist availabil- Most trade shows are designed to give retailers ity.” who sell goods to customers a chance to interact and This year’s Gearfest lineup puts the luster in illus- haggle directly with vendors who sell goods to retail- trious. Among the serendipitously assembled guitar- ers. ists: John Sco- Customers, those folks who just buy goods for field, Adrian themselves, aren’t usually invited to such shows. Belew, Misha But Gearfest is open to everyone. Mansoor, Lyle “You don’t have to be a member of any organiza- Workman, Nita tion to come,” said Bob Bailey, executive director of Strauss, Butch the Sweetwa- Walker, Tim ter Academy Pierce, Chris of Music and Broderick, Lar- Te c h n o l o g y. ry Carlton and “It’s free.” Yngwie Malm- And most steen. trade shows Presenters aren’t nearly who have be- as much fun as come famous Gearfest. for something Gearfest is other than gui- a star-studded tar playing in- affair with con- clude drummer certs and food Peter Erskine, trucks. bassist Carlitos G e a r f e s t Del Puerto, DJ has a lot more Reborn, Ham- in common ilton drum- with Disney mer Andrés World than Forero, sing- it does with Clockwise : Larry Carlton, er-songwriter World of Con- Addison Agen, crete which John Scofield, Adrian Belew d r u m m e r (believe it or and producer not) is Russ Kun- an actual GEARFEST kel, producer trade show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 22-23 Fab Dupont devoted to and drummer commer- Sweetwater Sound Steve Fer- cial con- 5501 U.S. 30 West, Fort Wayne rone, formerly crete and Free of Tom Petty masonry. and the Heart- T h i s Schedule of events on whatzup.com breakers. y e a r ’ s and sweetwater.com/gearfest One of the Sat. Sept. 15 • 7:30 pm G e a r f e s t things that sep- $25, $35, $50 happens June 22 and 23 on the campus of Sweewater arates Gearfest Sound. from a summer music festival is that the musicians Bailey said more than 450 music equipment and don’t just perform. ALSO COMING SOON music technology brands will be represented at this They teach. year’s Gearfest. Bailey said most music trade shows are heavily America...... Fri. July 20 Sweetwater expects 16,000 people from around focused on presenting the gear. Welcomed by 101.9 ROCKS • Sponsored by Lowden Jewelers the world to attend, he said. At Gearfest, Bailey said, attendees can take part “People plan their vacations around this,” Bailey in educational breakout sessions on all aspects on per- Kansas ...... Sun. July 29 said. “It has become quite the destination event.” forming music: from playing techniques to surviving- Welcomed by 101.9 ROCKS “Gearfest is unique in being free and open to in-the-business techniques. musicians and audio enthusiasts, unlike most trade Bailey estimates that Sweetwater will offer 40 to Dokken with special guest shows, which are held for manufacturers and retail- 50 of these sessions per day. Jack Russell’s Great White ...... Sat. Sept. 8 ers,” Sweetwater Sound President Chuck Surack said. There will be a Producer’s Panel this year, he said, Welcomed by 101.9 ROCKS “We’re particularly proud that Gearfest has such a featuring several Grammy-winning engineers and Sponsored by Rick's Auto Repair & 24 Hour Towing reputation that it is now bringing people from liter- mixers: Michael Omartian (Johnny Cash, System of a ally all over the world to Sweetwater’s campus in Fort Down and Prince), Sylvia (Tool, Johnny Cash, Prince, See our upcoming show schedule Wayne.” Tom Petty and the Red Hot Chili Peppers), Neal Pogue online at honeywellcenter.org Gearfest triggers an “all hands on deck” order at (Janelle Monáe, Pink, Nicki Minaj and Earth, Wind & Sweetwater, Bailey said. Fire, TLC, ) and Kevin Killen (, David Every employee, regardless of his or her role is Bowie, and ). HONEYWELL CENTER at Sweetwater the rest of the year, is required to work Continued on page 11 260.563.1102 • www.honeywellcenter.org Gearfest in some event-presenting capacity. 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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 • 8PM Foellinger Outdoor Theatre ------Feature • Little River Band------WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 • 8PM Foellinger Outdoor Theatre Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne, Indiana Comings & Goings By Steve Penhollow It didn’t work out that way. “I just watched this wholesale war going on about On recordings, on the radio and on stage, Little how it was going to be,” he said. “George did his job, River Band are known for feel-good hits like “Remi- but the guys made it very difficult for him.” niscing” and “.” It would be foolish to chart here all the firings, Behind the scenes, the band’s mellow image has angry departures and returns to the fold that have hap- been marred a bit by feel-bad discord. pened throughout the band’s history. The person who often finds himself at or near the Nelson quit the band in the mid-1990s, largely be- SUNDAY, JULY 15 • 7PM epicenter of this discord is an unlikely candidate for cause of a family tragedy. Foellinger Outdoor Theatre WEDNESDAY, JULY 25• 8PM trouble stirring: current lead singer Wayne Nelson, But there were other factors. Fort Wayne, Indiana Foellinger Outdoor Theatre • Fort Wayne, Indiana who comes across on the phone as an earnest and prin- “I went back to the band for the 20th anniversa- cipled guy. ry,” he said. “And the attitude at that point was, ‘No Nelson, a Chicagoan whose first big break in the new music because then we’d have to talk to the press music business came when he toured with Jim Mes- and we’d have to promote.’ It just didn’t jibe with the sina, joined Little River Band as a bassist in 1980. band’s politics. Nelson was the only American in a band full of “We limped along,” Nelson said. “We performed Australians and he joined at a time when the Austra- 11 songs the same way every night. There was a lot lians weren’t really getting along with each other. of drinking and a lot of crap. It was not worth leaving “Little River Band’s history is that it was an as- home for. So I stopped in ’96.” sembled band,” he said. “It Nelson said the band was constructed from four LITTLE RIVER BAND ultimately “shot itself in the different acts that were suc- foot,” which is to say, it let cessful in Australia. Man- 8 p.m. Friday, June 22 internal strife capsize exter- SATURDAY, agement saw an opportunity Foellinger Theatre nal success. AUG. 4 • 8PM to put together a vocal band 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne Eventually, a Nelson- Foellinger Outdoor with good writers. The busi- fronted version of Little Theatre ness plan was: ‘We’re going $30-$40 thru Wooden Nickel Music River Band was formed by Fort Wayne, Indiana THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 • 8PM to conquer American ra- and www.fortwayneparks.org guitarist Stephen Housden, dio.’” who owns the rights to the The business plan worked, Nelson said, but the name. personalities weren’t always in sync. Birtles, Shorrock and Goble subsequently tried It didn’t take long after the band tasted its first to tour as Little River Band but Housden successfully American success for egos to clash. stopped them from doing so in court. An essay on the defunct Australian music site In 2015, however, Shorrock prevented the current Howlspace had this to say about the state of the band incarnation of the band (which has no founding mem- in 1976: bers in it) from performing most of its best-known hits “… the band also needed an outsider to control the on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. frictions and competition between the band members. That same year, Housden appeared on an Austra- Since the first album, as much as possible, (Glenn lian program called Sunday Night and stated that he Shorrock, Graeham Goble and ) recorded would never let Shorrock, Goble and Birtles perform separately in the studio. under the name Little River Band. “Everybody knew best, if you know what I mean,” “Not in this lifetime,” he said. “They’d use it as SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 • 8PM Nelson said. “The guy who wrote ‘,’ a grandstand to send more rubbish towards us. I can’t Foellinger Outdoor Theatre • Fort Wayne, Indiana WEDNESDAY, SEPT 26 • 8PM he knew best. The guy who wrote ‘Cool Change,’ he see why I should give them a platform to do that.” Foellinger Outdoor Theatre • Fort Wayne, Indiana knew best. So the factions started to go to war.” What Little River Band is now that it wasn’t prior Nelson said he was totally unaware of that dy- to 2000 is comprised of people who are eager to col- Tickets on sale now at Fort Wayne Parks & namic when he joined the band. laborate on new music and who actually enjoy sharing “I arrived, and then I immediately started to feel a stage together, Nelson said. Recreation Office, all 3 Wooden Nickel Music this tension about what the direction was going to be,” The people who say that the current incarnation locations, Charge by phone 260/427-6000 he said. “ isn’t the real deal are probably unaware that fans start- Nelson was thrilled to learn that Beatles producer ed saying the same thing in 1977. and online www.foellingertheatre.org George Martin had been chosen to produce the 1981 “The first two guys to be removed from the band album, Time Exposure. were responsible for the first record,” Nelson said. “I “I thought, ‘George Martin can certainly tame the crowd here,’” Nelson recalled. Continued on page 7 6------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Dr. Dog CD of the Week Critical Equation BACKTRACKS $9.99 Dr. Dog have come a long way Fuse since 2003’s Toothbrush. 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Now consisting of the duo of often (as on “Heart Killer”) they’re willing to settle down into some the record that is full of heavy bass that is almost as prominent as vocalist Skye Edwards and composer/instrumen- real pop melody. lead guitar. “Show Me” has a Black Sabbath/Grand Funk vein to talist Ross Godfrey, Morcheeba get help on this Dr. Dog are still very much a band of the 21st century, and their it, and “To Your Health” is a six-minute prog-psych number that new album from British hip-hop vet Roots Manuva, closes a really good side of rock n’ roll. who lends atmosphere to the album’s beat-heavy youth is still out of step with their musical allusions. Maybe it’s the title track. There’s still plenty of Morcheeba’s feeling of disconnection with the universe expressed in “Listening Side two doesn’t rest as “In a Window” brings the hard rock trademark dreaminess and inventiveness on In,” a feeling that’s the antithesis of a typical 60s psychedelic song, back, but with a normal tempo and vocals/lyrics that again touch board as well, and long-time fans are sure to enjoy that seems so incongruous. But even if Dr. Dog can’t quite pin down on the psychedelic vibe from the era. “Mystery Ship” continues this new adventure. Get Blaze Away for $11.99 at the psychology of psychedelia, they’re getting much closer to nailing the heavy metal sound “borrowed” from Deep Purple. And again, all Wooden Nickel Music stores. its aural aesthetic. And that’s a good thing. (Evan Gillespie) it’s probably the organ, but the guitar and percussion arrangements are very similar. 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Bells in New Towns recalls everything Bells, is wide awake and forward motion to something, or someone, from Neu! to Dinosaur Jr to Ride to Lush, all of which goes into the of significance. This album sounds and feels like a classic indie rock 8 – NE-YO Landing machine and comes out through buzzing amps and monitors record in the making. (John Hubner) Good Man as something slightly new and off kilter. There’s a real urgency in the driving rhythms and bass lines that make this record an all-out sum- 9 – DIERKS BENTLEY mer record. There are still plenty of contemplative moods here, but - From Page 6 The Mountain this one also really rocks. LRB 10 – YOB Right out of the gate, Bells in New Towns changes things up from always say, ‘By that logic, Little River Band ceased to exist in 1976.’ Our Raw Heart last time. “Nod” opens the album in an explosion of drums and dis- So where are you then?” torted bass that sounds like a decidedly louder and more rocking shift Nelson said he bears no ill will toward people who are loyal to from last time. Wavering electronics hang in the air as Adrienne’s any former Little River Band lineup. vocals faintly tease over music that would’ve been right at home on “But please don’t call me a fraud,” he said. “I’ve been in the check out our MBV’s Glider or Tremolo EPs. Aaron’s tenure in shoegaze/dream band for 38 years, and I have watched all this stuff happen. I have pop band Kindling might’ve rubbed off onto this amazing track. been part of every lineup change since 1979. You don’t put the label “By Two” feels slightly more wistful, with airy keys and acous- of fraud on me for wanting to continue something that those guys all 50¢ vinyl bins tic guitar opening the song. The vocals and drums come in and give walked away from. the track a more driving feel. Long car rides and contemplation seem “Little River Band [have] always been good,” Nelson said. “If hundreds to choose from proper to go with a song like this. “Gravitational VII” is an exquisite you prefer the ’77 version of Little River Band and you have DVDs 3627 N. Clinton • 484-2451 synth piece. It feels like getting lost along the way in a glowing cloud and CDs of that version, God bless you. If you want to hear new 3422 N. Anthony • 484-3635 of memories. Hallucinatory, but in the best way possible. “Bright” music and you want to hear Little River Band still being played with 6427 W. Jefferson • 432-7651 is all out driving, motorik beats with heady synthesizer giving the energy and still being put out there by a member of the band who was We Buy, Sell & Trade Used CDs & DVDs impression we’ve traveled back to Berlin, circa 1974. It sounds like original to five of the hits out of the total of 11, then please come and www.woodennickelmusicfortwayne.com Kraftwerk-inspired shoegaze. check it out.” June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------7 NIGHTLIFE Latch String jd lounge BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY Every monday THURS., june 14, 8PM...... tba Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 1/2 price burgers THURS., JUNE 21, 8PM...... mindy & gaBe Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motorcycle every MON., thurs. & sat. • 10-2 Non-smoking • Leather Couches Upscale Atmosphere JUNE 14: FOOD TRUCKS & parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & $2.50 18 oz. american idol karaoke Half Off Martinis every Wednesday Carry-Out Specials Available domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos & $1.50 domestic FRIDAY, JUNE 15 • 10-2 longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; $12 buckets & $1 slid- 60¢ Wings All Day Wednesday & 6-10pm Friday CHELSEA ERICKSON ers Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, tips & chicken specials Fri.; the illegals live music at dupont bar & grill JUNE 15 (7-10p): $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Jefferson & West Main St., every tuesday • 9-12 FRIDAY, JUNE 15 • 9:30pm RANDY SPENCER 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full chilly’s talent Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM kickbacks JUNE 16 (7-10p): & Tacos SATURDAY, JUNE 16 • 9:30pm C2G MUSIC HALL $3.00 MARGARITAS • $1.00 Tacos MINDY & GABE Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 every WEDNESDAY • 9pm fuzz box voodoo JUNE 21: FOOD TRUCKS + Ex p e c t : CATCH all the NASCAR action Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse 59¢ wings & on our giant megatron JOE JUSTICE LIVE! musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a com- $2.50 well drinks fortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent venue 10336 Leo Road Fort Wayne for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Food catered by 3221 N. Clinton • Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 260-483-1311 local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Pm t shows only; : Cash, check Thursday, June 14 Mo t o r f o l k e r s — Variety at 3 Rivers Du k e Tu m a t o e a n d t h e Po w e r Tr i o — Distilling Co., Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 Blues at Kehoe Park, Bluffton, 9 CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS As l e e p At Th e Wh e e l — Country at p.m., no cover, 745-9355 p.m.-11 p.m., free, 824-6069 Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Clyde Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Op e n Mic — Hosted by Mike Conley Ec l e c t i c Ju k e Jo i n t — Variety at Club Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink $27.50-$39.50, 747-0989 at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fort Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of sand- BBQ Ri b f e s t f e a t . Th e Ra i n Ki n g s , Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, no cover, 426-3442 He a d y Ti m e s — Rock/blues at 426-2537 Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e w/Er i c — wiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Ge t t i n g Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, 6 Op e n Mic h o s t e d b y Ch i l l y Ad d a m s Karaoke at Rack & Helen’s, New Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; ample parking on p.m.-11 p.m., $4-$6, 602-1831 — Variety at Phoenix, Fort Wayne, Haven, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, o u r s street and lot behind building. H : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 Bu c c a Kara o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, all ages, 749-5396 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 387-6571 Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e w/Ja y — Variety MC, Visa, Disc, Amex p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ at Coconutz @ Crazy Pinz, Fort Car o l Lo c kr i d g e Du o — Blues/variety Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 490-2695 ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 6:30 8:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover, 478- Ge r m a n Ni g h t — Accordion/sing-a- 5827 Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 p.m.-9:30 p.m., no cover, 426-3442 long at The Venice Restaurant, Fort Ch e l s e a Er i c k s o n — Variey at teds Sh a n e & Er i c — Acoustic at El Azteca, Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, x p e c t E : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, Beer Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no 482-1618 state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, cover, 482-2172 Gy p s y Ba n d i t — Classic rock & blues Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : (888) 260-0351 Tr o n i c — EDM at O’Sullivan’s Italian at Corner Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by Marriott. Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e — Variety at Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 492-7665 Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, cover, 422-5896 He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at The Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Frog, Syracuse, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e w/TJ — Variety Friday, June 15 cover, (574) 457-4324 Columbia Street WesT at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 Hu b i e As h c ra f t Ba n d — Country at p.m., no cover, 749-5396 Coppertop Tavern, Wolcottville, 7 Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 Ba d f i s h — Sublime tribute at Clyde Hu b i e As h c ra f t & Mi s s y Bu r g e s s — Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $15, p.m.-11 p.m., $5, 854-3000 Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Dance Party with DJ Rich every Country at Monument Pizza, Angola, 747-0989 Th e Il l e g a l s — Original at Latch String Friday & Saturday w/ladies in free on Saturdays until 11 p.m. Columbia 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 319-4489 BBQ Ri b f e s t f e a t . Ni c k Har l e s s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no Street menu features salads, sandwiches, pizzas, Southwestern and daily Ja m e s Bak e r Du o — Jazz at Ruth’s Ba n d , Mark Ma y Ba n d , Th e Pa u l cover, 483-5526 specials. Also visit Bourbon Street Hideaway, our New Orleans-style res- Chris Steakhouse, Fort Wayne, 6 De s l a u r i e r s Ba n d — Rock/blues at Ja m es Bak e r Tr i o — Jazz at Ruth’s taurant, in the lower level of C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 444-5898 Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, 5 Chris Steak House, Fort Wayne, Ja n e l l e Ta y l o r — Variety at HT2, Fort 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., no cover, 444- (260-422-7500). Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : p.m.-11 p.m., $4-$6, 602-1831 Wayne, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., no Bo bb y Swa g Ba n d — Variety at Eagles 5898 Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, cover, 616-0444 Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-11 Jo e Li s i n i c c h i a Tr i o — Jazz/fusion at Disc, Amex Je f f McDo n a l d — Oldies at Don Hall’s p.m., no cover, 436-3512 Hamilton Public House, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 420-0084 CRAZY PINZ/Coconutz Restaurant Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Ch i l l y Ad d a m s — Acoustic at Trubble p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, 7 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Games/Music • 1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-490-2695 Kara o k e w/Jo s h Sh e n f e l d — Variety p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 267-6082 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Ex p e c t : Exciting atmosphere for families. Bowling, arcade, laser tag, mini- at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Oakwood p.m., no cover, 426-3411 golf and weekly live entertainment. Coconutz restaurant serves American Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Resort, Lake Wawasee, 8 p.m.-11 Jo h n Cu rra n & Re n e g a d e — Country cuisine daily with food and drink specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North on Lima Mi k e Co n l e y — Acoustic variety at p.m., no cover, 574-457-7100 at American Legion Post 241, Waynedale, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., o u r s Lunch on the Square, Freimann Da n c e Par t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Rd. from Coliseum, past Sam’s Club to Northland Blvd. H : 10 a.m.-11 no cover, 747-7851 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-midnight Thurs.; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon- Square, Fort Wayne, 11:30 a.m.- Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 1:30 p.m., no cover, www.downtown- 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Kara o k e — Variety at Hamilton House, 10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex fortwayne.com Hamilton, 9 p.m., no cover, 488- DEER PARK PUB 3344 Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 ------Ex p e c t : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug and USF stu- dents. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : Even More Concerts to Consider 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc It looks as though the Kehoe Park Summer Con- cert Series is returning for another summer of family DUESY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE fun entertainment. “Where is Kehoe Park?” you might Out and About Sports Bar • 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-484-0411 ask yourself. It’s a short trip down to Bluffton behind Ex p e c t : 27 huge flat screen TVs with all your favorites sports – NASCAR the Dutch Mill Plaza on State Road 1. There you’ll NICK BRAUN and more; live trivia 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; kitchen opens at 11 a.m. w/custom find a nice little outdoor amphitheater where you can burgers, specialty sandwiches, BBQ, flatbreads, salads and wraps. Ge t t i n g sit back in your favorite lawn chair and take in some Whistle Pigs (July 22), Todd Harrold (July 29), Par- Th e r e : Corner of Washington Center Rd. and Coldwater, just south of I-69. good tunes. To be honest, it’s been a few years since rots of the Caribbean (August 5), The Woomblies Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-midnight or later daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex I’ve made my way down to Kehoe, so I’m beyond due. (August 10), Sweetwater All-Star Band (August 12) I believe the last time I was there was in 2012 when I and the Shane Brothers with the 3rd Row Boys (Au- FIND OUT HOW TO PUT WHATZUP’S NIGHTLIFE went to see Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. gust 19). These shows are free and open to all ages, so PROGRAM TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS. The first show of this summer will take place on make it a point to bring the entire family. If by chance CALL 260.691.3188 Friday, June 15 at 8p.m. with the legendary Duke Tu- there’s ever rain, concerts will be moved to Bluffton matoe taking the stage. The rest of the summer series High School. OR EMAIL [email protected] TODAY. will feature the Classic Rock Experience (July 13), [email protected] 8------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 a l An n u 21s t Ju n e 14 -17, 2018 Presented By FREE EVENT!

Wi n e Bands Start @ 7:30pm Every Friday & Saturday June 15 Night to Remember June 16 Rain Kings Open at 4pm Thursday-Saturday RIBS & PAUL DESLAURIERS BAND • STACY MITCHHART 4201 Wells St., Fort Wayne LIVE (260) 422-5292 / Find us on Facebook MUSIC COREY DENNISON BAND, MARK MAY BAND! ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Th e Ki c kba c k s — Rock at Dupont Bar Sc h o o l o f Ro c k St u d e n t s — Rock at Tr u bb l e Tr o u ba d o u r So n g wr i t e r & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Neighborhood Sh o w c a s e — Original at Trubble a.m., cover, 483-1311 Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, Brewing Company, Fort Wayne, 8 K—T Blues/variety3 at Nick’s Martini & 387-5063 p.m., no cover, 267-6082 Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Variety cover, 482-6425 at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort Saturday, June 16 Lo s Le m o n s w/To o t h — Variety at Deer Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, Friday, June 22 489-2524 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.- BBQ Ri b f e s t f e a t . Fe n s l e r Kid, Le e i d e c ar ar y s ara o k e w 11 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 S G ’ K & DJ / Le w i s Al l-St ar s Bl u e s Ja m , St a c e y o b o u n d a n Mo r n i n g Af t e r — Rock at Mitchell’s B (S M ) — Karaoke at 4 Mi t c h h ar t Ba n d , Co r e y De n n i s o n Crowns, Auburn, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no Sports Bar & Neighborhood Grill, Ba n d — Rock/blues at Headwaters Saturday, June 23 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, 387-5063 cover, 925-9805 Park, Fort Wayne, 12 p.m., $4-$6, Ni g h t t o Re m e m b e r — Variety at St r i n g Th e o r y — Acoustic variety at 602-1831 Flashback Live, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., Friendly Fox, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m.- Bl a c k Mo o n Re v i v a l , Da l e Va u g h n $5, 422-5292 8:30 p.m., no cover, 745-3369 Ba n d — Country/classic rock at Pa n Ma n Da n — Steel pan drums/vari- TI — Rap at Piere’s Entertainment Buck Lake Ranch, Angola, 1 p.m.-7 ety at HT2, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Center, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., p.m., $5, 665-6699 p.m., no cover, 616-0444 $50-$85, 486-1979 Ch a s e Ri c e — Country at Clyde Ra n d y Sp e n c e r — Acoustic at teds To d d Harr o l d & Ni c k Bo ba y — R&B/ Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., Artist Workshops Beer Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort blues at Jefferson Pointe, Fort $32.50-$37.50, 747-0989 Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, Wayne, 6:30 p.m., no cover, 459- (888) 260-0351 1160 Exclusive GearFest Deals Over $70,000 in Gear Giveaways

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June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------9 NIGHTLIFE Le t ’s Co m e d y Pr e s e n t s ! We d n e s d a y , Ju n e 20 • 8p m • $35 DUPONT BAR & grill Ja k e Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 FRIDAY, JUNE 15 @ 7PM Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, your Nascar headquar- ters, 16’x10’ Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 15 flat screen TVs; $8.99 ‘Th e Sn a k e ’ SCHOOL OF ROCK daily lunch specials; 60¢ wings Wednesdays; Three Rivers Karaoke 9 FRIDAY, JUNE 15 @ 9PM p.m. Wednesdays. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing Ro b e rts & ~ Live Entertainment ~ (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily Al c o h o l : Full Service; MORNING AFTER Saturday, June 16 ~ 9pm-1am Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex a c k s a w SATURDAY, JUNE 16 @ 9PM FLASHBACK LIVE ‘H ’ Dancing/Music • Behind Evans Toyota, Fort Wayne • 260-483-1979 Ji m Du g g a n Holbrook Brothers Ex p e c t : The city’s only retro dance club with 80s, 90s and today’s music. Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday evening starting at Ti c k e t s a t b r o w n p a p e r t i c k e t s .c o m Daily Drink Specials! 7:30 p.m. as well as the city’s hottest DJ between sets and into the late Karaoke Every Friday, 9pm night! Family friendly from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. with full menu of appetizers, MASON DIXON LINE wings, pizzas and sandwiches. Outdoor patio with a full service bar Corner of State Roads 1 & 427 and dance area! Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Behind Evans Toyota at Coliseum 260.488.3344 ~ Like Us on Facebook Blvd. and Lima Rd. Ho u r s : Open 4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site HAMILTON HOUSE ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — Variety at Pa u l Ne w St e war t & Ch ar l e s Rh e n Sunday, June 17 Neighborhood Bar • 3950 E. Bellefontaine, Hamilton • 260-488-3344 Navy Club, Ship 245, New Haven, 7 — The Vegas Years at The Venice Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of lake; 20 beers on tap, p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 493-4044 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 BBQ Ri b f e s t f e a t . Co r e y De n n i s o n 6 large HDTVs w/DirecTV (NFL Package during season), internet juke, Cl a s s i c Par t s — Classic rock at Eagles p.m., $1, 482-1618 Ba n d , De u c e ‘N A Qu ar t e r , pool table, karaoke every Friday (9 p.m.), live bands every Saturday (8 Post 248, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 Ph o e n i x So n s — Acoustic rock at Club Sw e e t wa t e r Al l-St ar s — Rock/ p.m.) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of roads 1 a.m., no cover, 478-2482 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., blues at Headwaters Park, Fort and 427. Ho u r s : 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 10 Do g s o f So c i e t y — Elton John tribute no cover, 426-3442 Wayne, 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $3, 602- r i m e i m e 1831 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Fort P T — Variety at Don Hall’s Wayne, 8 p.m., $20, 427-6715 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Mi k e Do u g h t e r y — Variety at Buck jd lounge Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e — Karaoke at a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Lake Ranch, Angola, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ra i n Ki n g s — Rock at Flashback Live, no cover, 665-6699 Pubs & Taverns • 10366 Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., $5, 422-5292 Si d e c ar Gar y ’s Kara o k e & DJ w/Bo b Ex p e c t : Upscale non-smoking atmosphere, craft beers and local wines, Fu z z Bo x Vo o d o o — Rock at Dupont Ra t e d R — Classic Rock at 4D’s Bar & (Th e So u n d Ma n ) — Karaoke at NFL Ticket, acoustic music on Thursdays, carryout, lottery, drink and food Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Gutbusterz Comedy & Grill, Fort specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont 1:30 a.m., cover, 483-1311 cover, 490-6488 Wayne, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, and Clinton), next to Dupont Bar & Grill. Ho u r s : Open 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Ho l br o o k Br o t h e r s Ba n d — Variety at Ro c k t h e Pl a z a f e a t . Th e Ki c kba c k s , 486-0216 Hamilton House, Hamilton, 9 p.m.-1 Mi k e Co n l e y , Ke l s i Co t e , To n e 12 noon Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex a.m., no cover, 488-3344 Ju n k i e s — Variety at Allen County Ja m e s Bak e r Qu ar t e t — Jazz at Ruth’s Public Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, 6 Monday, June 18 LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL p.m.-10 p.m., free, 436-8080 Chis Steak Hosue, Fort Wayne, 6:30 Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e — Karaoke at Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 p.m.-9:30 p.m., no cover, 444-5898 Ro d n e y Carr i n g t o n — Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Ex p e c t : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. Mondays, Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, 7 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 p.m., $41.75-$176.75, 424-5665 $2.75 imports; Tuesdays, $3 margaritas & $1 tacos; Wednesdays, $2.50 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45 p.m.-9 Op e n Mic h o s t e d b y Sh e l l y Di x o n & well drinks and 59¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Marys. Live p.m., no cover, 426-3411 Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Variety Je f f McRa e — Variety at Curly’s bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; open mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Jo h n Fo rb i n g & Ch e l s e a Er i c k s o n — at Mad Anthony’s Lakeview Ale Village Inn, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Acoustic variety at Hamilton Public House, Angola, 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m., e t t i n g h e r e p.m., no cover, 747-9964 Thursday & Saturday. No cover. G T : Where Clinton and Lima House, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 833-2537 roads meet. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Sk i p Ca l v i n — Variety at Deer Park no cover, 420-0084 Si d e c ar Gar y ’s Kara o k e & DJ — Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m.-8 l c o h o l m t A : Full Service; P : MC, Visa Ky l e Ha l l e r Ba n d — Variety at Corner Karaoke at Fremont Bar & Grill, p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Pocket Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Fremont, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY a.m., no cover, 492-7665 527-6223 Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Ma s o n Di x o n Li n e — Country at Tak e 2 — Variety at Nick’s Martini & Tuesday, June 19 x p e c t Mitchell’s Sports Bar & Neighborhood Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8:30 p.m., no E : 20-plus beers freshly hand-crafted on premises with a full bar Ch i l l y ’s Ta l e n t & Ta c o s — Open mic at featuring craft cocktails and more. Expanded menu full of old favorites and Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, 387- cover, 482-6425 5063 To d d Harr o ld & Ni c k Bo ba y — R&B/ Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, exciting new entrees, “One of the best pizzas in America,” large vegetar- 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Mi n d y & Gab e — Variety at teds Beer blues at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., ian menu. Sunday Carry-out available. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Just southwest Hall (and Wine Bar), Fort Wayne, 7 Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 426- Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e — Variety at of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, (888) 260- 2537 Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 9 p.m., Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri-Sat; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full 0351 no cover, 749-5396 Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Mo u n t a i n De w e Bo y s — Country at Hideaway Lounge, Bluffton, 8 p.m., MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE no cover, 824-0455 Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews available. Live music on Saturdays. Expanded menu, including one of the best pizzas in whatzup PICKS America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn Zoso formed in 1995, the same year Led Zeppelin southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.- ZOSO A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full- Since then, they’ve played more than 2,000 gigs, Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23 The Clyde Theatre touring both in U.S. and internationally, priding them- MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE 1808 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne selves on the authenticity of their sound, look and Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 $15-$18 thru Wooden Nickel Music, Neat Neat Neat style. As such, it’s difficult to tell the Zoso member Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers Music & Records, clydetheatre.com, 800-514-3849 from the man he portrays on stage. Zoso are Matt and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; seven dock slips; 150-seat Jernigan as Robert Plant, John McDaniel as Jimmy banquet facility. Expanded menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique The thing about beloved bands – they do have Page, Adam Sandling as John Paul Jones and Bevan eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on beautiful Lake James a tendency to break up, leaving die hard fans in Davies as John Bonham. above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.- 11 mourning about the live shows Zoso have been successful at p.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc they never had a chance to see. both winning over veteran Led MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM If your favorite group just hap- Zeppelin listeners and wooing pens to be Led Zeppelin, though, a whole new generation of fans Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 you’re in luck because the guys into the fold. Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand-crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Expanded menu, including one of the best from Zoso: The Ultimate Led If you missed the Hammer of pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 Zeppelin Experience are work- the Gods the first time around, to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); downtown, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : ing tirelessly to recreate not only might want to check out Zoso. 11 a.m.-11 a.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. the seminal music of Robert They’ll grace the state at the Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Plant and company but the one-of-a-kind atmosphere Clyde Theater Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. (Deborah of Led Zepp live and in person. Kennedy) 10------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Ke v i n Pi e kar s k i Ja z z Tr i o f e a t . Je rr y Hu b i e As h c ra f t — Acoustic at Nine Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Variety Farr i n g t o n a n d Jo h n We b e r — Jazz Mile, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., no at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7 at Trolley Steaks & Seafood , Fort cover, 639-8112 p.m.-10 p.m., no cover, 490-6488 Mitchell’s sports & neighborhood grill Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, Jak e “Th e Sn ak e ” Ro b e r t s & Sh u t Up a n d Si n g — Karaoke at Duesy’s 490-4322 “Ha c k s aw ” Jim Du g g a n — Comedy Sports Bar and Grille, Fort Wayne, 7 Sports & Music • 6179 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-387-5063 Ol d Cr o w n Bra s s Ba n d — Brass at at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads & p.m.-11 p.m., no cover, 483-5681 Ex p e c t : Family-friendly atmosphere, great food, all sports packages on Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Fort Spirits, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Su n n y Ta y l o r — Variety at Embassy over 40 TVs, craft beers and more. Great food from wings and pizza to Wayne, 7:30 p.m., , 427-6715 $35-$100, 456-7005 Theatre rooftop, Fort Wayne, 5 p.m., gourmet sandwiches and entrees; breakfast and blood Mary bar Saturdays Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Courthouse $5, 424-5665 & Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Getz and Square, Auburn, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Th r e e Ri v e r s Kara o k e — at Dupont Jefferson Blvd., southwest Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-close Monday- Wednesday, June 20 free, 403-8889 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Ke n n y Ta y l o r — Variety at Hamilton a.m., no cover, 483-1311 Al Di Me o l a — Jazz at Clyde Theatre, MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m., $30-$39.50, Public House, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 747-0989 p.m., no cover, 420-0084 p e n a m w o n e y Thursday, June 21 NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR Car o l y n Mar t i n — Variety at Don Hall’s O J /G-M — Blues/variety at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m.-10 Bu c c a Kara o k e w/Bu c c a — Variety at p.m., no cover, 489-2524 Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 482-6425 Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a clas- p e n ic Ch i l l y Ad d a m s a n d Qu i n c y Sa n d e r s — O M — Hosted by Adam Baker at p.m., no cover, 432-8966 sic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of small plate Pedal City, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Acoustic at Club Soda, Fort Wayne, Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e — Variety at appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink specials. Ge t t i n g a.m., no cover, 415-6167 6 p.m.-9 p.m., no cover, 426-3442 Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Th e r e : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next to the Rib Room. a u l e w t e war t h ar l e s h e n Fi r s t Wa y n e St r e e t Ch a m b e r Ch o i r — P N S & C R 10 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 — The Vegas Years at The Venice Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: Choral at First Wayne Street United Fo r t Wa y n e Kara o k e w/TJ — Variety MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Methodist, Fort Wayne, 12:15 p.m., Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 6 p.m.-9 at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, 10 free, 422-4681 p.m., $1, (260) 482-1618 p.m., no cover, 749-5396 STATE GRILL Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and ------friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous juke- box. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, everyday, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Fort Wayne’s Sammy Hagar bar & Beach Bar Rum, Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: Cash only; ATM Moment Premieres at Hobnobben on site When he moved to Austin last October, Taylor TEDS BEER HALL & WINE BAR Fredricks had already wrapped up filming And in a Pub/Tavern • 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne • 888-260-0357 Moment, a film completely shot in Fort Wayne. Now Fare Warning Ex p e c t : Lively atmosphere, eclectic tap list, knowledgeable bartenders and settled into his new life in Texas, Fredricks is coming the kind of backtalk you usually reserve for family reunions, Thanksgiving home to debut his film at Cinema Center, providing MICHELE DEVINNEY and 90s sitcoms set in high school. Kitchen features pizzas, sandwiches, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : him with a reunion of cast and crew that spent almost burgers, coffee, ice cream and a kids menu. Located at the intersection of Coldwater and Union Chapel roads. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. six months putting his script to screen. ema Center so I knew I wanted to do it there.” Tues.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Beer/Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex “When I was writing the script I was going through The screening of And in a Moment will run on a relationship that was struggling,” says Fredricks. “It June 23 at 6:30 p.m., and there will be a Q&A in the was something I could vent with. Most of the things I Spectator Lounge afterward. There will also be post- do help me to vent or cope with a situation.” ers and items connected to the film available, and Fre- After the script was finished, he knew he needed dricks is looking forward to a trip home and a reunion to further explore the character by acting in the film with family and friends who worked on it with him. and using it as a tool to better understand what was He says he’s proud of the results and is happy he’s happening in his own life. Some of the struggles dur- spent so much time on it in post-production. ing that time (filming ran from November 2016 until “It was a lot of time since we wrapped up filming April 2017) helped him decide it was time to change over a year ago, but I think it was a smart thing for me his surroundings. to take my time and figure out what I wanted the film “The film was in post-production – I was just fin- to be and how I wanted to approach it. When I wrote ishing it up – and was ready for a change. I just knew and filmed it, I was going through a lot of personal I needed something different and had kind of hit the stuff and was really miserable. I had my hand in every ceiling in Indiana. I really liked the vibe down here in aspect of the film, and it helped me to see that I was no Austin. But I knew that when I wanted to premiere the longer the person I used to be. AIRING THIS WEEKEND • JUNE 16 film, I wanted to do it where all of my film family, all Tickets for And in a Moment can be purchased on- the people who had worked on it with me, could be line or at the Cinema Center box office. there. I’ve premiered a couple of other films at Cin- [email protected] GEARFEST - From Page 5 Toronzo Cannon “Omartian played accordion on [Billy Joel’s] Pi- on. So it is not surprising that there will be clinics on ano Man,” Bailey said. “He also played keyboards on presenting live music. Steely Dan’s Aja and Katy Lied.” Food this year will be provided by 24 area truck- Erskine and Scofield will present a clinic called based vendors, Bailey said, in addition to Sweetwa- AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • JUNE 23 “Inside the Groove,” he said. ter’s in-house restaurant. “It talks about the interaction between musicians On the Friday evening, after a Q&A with Carlton on stage,” Bailey said, “and how to listen and how to and a clinic from Belew, the Sweetwater All-Stars will perform with other musicians.” perform. It is a supergroup comprised of Sweetwater YouTube celebrities will preside over a clinic on employees (many of whom have won Grammys and using the video-sharing website to further one’s ca- Dove Awards) and any attending celebs that want to The McCartney reer, he said. sit in. Sweetwater’s inside guitar shop and recording “A lot of the artists who are appearing here will studios will offer clinics on guitar upgrades and re- get up and play a song,” said Bailey, who sings and pairs and on studio craft, respectively. plays guitar with the band. “Last year, it ran long. We “[Engineers] will be talking about how they mic were supposed to shut it down at 9 o’ clock, and there up certain sessions,” Bailey said, “why they select were so many artists that wanted to get up we ran until Project specific microphones, how to place it and how to get 10:30. the best sound.” “I ran into [guitarist] Eric Johnson recently and Staging optimal live music experiences is one of he said, ‘Man that was fun. I want to do it again,’” Sweetwater’s fortes, as anyone knows who has attend- Bailey said. “So I can check that off my bucket list. ed an event that the retailer has sponsored or consulted Eric Johnson said it was fun jamming with me.” June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------11 ------Calendar • On the Road------Lynyrd Skynyrd is giving us the “long 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul w/Soul Asylum Aug. 7 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI goodbye.” The iconic Southern rock band 311, The Offspring w/Gym Class Heroes Aug. 14 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI began their Last of the Street Survivors Road Notez 5 Seconds of Summer, Bebe Rexha, Meghan Trainor, Halsey, Bazzi, Alessia Cara, Farewell Tour earlier this year but never told CHRIS HUPE Dua Lipa, Why Don’t We June 23 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL us how long it would last. The tour has been 5 Seconds of Summer Sept. 8 Aragon Ballroom extended at least through the end of the year 5 Seconds of Summer Sept. 11 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI with new dates just announced for September through December. The new shows focus A$ap Ferg July 16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis primarily on their bread and butter market of the Midwest, including Toledo October 20 Aaron Lewis Sept. 2 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson and Grand Rapids November 9. Marshall Tucker Band will open the shows. Adam Ezra Group July 18 Schubas Tavern Chicago The Kokomo Summer Concert Series kicked off last week with an appearance from the Adrian Belew Power Trio June 22 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Sweetwater All-Stars After 7, Tony Toni Tone July 26 Sound Board Detroit . The summer-long music wave continues with Grammy Award- Air Supply June 22 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI winning folk artist Marc Cohn June 29, an interesting combination of Pink Droyd and Al Di Meola June 20 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Heywood Banks June 29, The Guess Who June 30, The Romantics with The Why Alabama w/Restless Heart July 27 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Store July 21, country singer Walker Hayes August 11, The Kokomo Symphony present- Alison Krauss Sept. 15 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis ing the music of Paul McCartney September 15 and Rumours: Tribute to Fleetwood Aly & AJ w/Rainsford June 30 House of Blues Cleveland Mac September 22. Amerakin Overdose July 20 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Here’s yet another festival for the Chicago area: The Big Weekend. While mostly fo- America July 20 Honeywell Center Wabash cused on music, the festival’s goal is also to bring together people of all backgrounds for Amorphis, Dark Tranquility, Moonspell, Omnium Gatherum Sept. 11 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne a sampling of food, drink and everything the different Chicago neighborhoods have to Anderson East Sept. 11 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN offer. To do this the festival takes place in five different venues across the city, inviting Anderson East Sept. 15 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne concertgoers to travel the Windy City the best they can to get to the shows they want to Andre Rieu Sept. 16 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL see. Some of the bigger names booked for the festival include the hometown Umphrey’s Andrew Bird w/Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Sept. 26 Hilbert Circle Theatre Indianapolis McGee, Leftover Salmon, Papadosio, Lettuce and The Revolution. The events take Angra w/Scarlet Aura Oct. 13 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne place October 4-6. Arcade Fire w/Hamilton Leithauser July 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Arch Enemy w/Goatwhore, Uncured Oct. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne After the column about VIPs a few weeks ago, we are going to bring you some of the more Armored Saint w/Act of Defiance July 8 House of Blues Cleveland interesting VIP packages available to you on a semi-regular basis. Meeting Alice Cooper Arrival From Sweden July 7 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne has been on the bucket list for many of us for many years. Now we can, but the cost is a bit Arthur Buck Sept. 23 Lincoln Hall Chicago salty. When Cooper visits the Foellinger Theatre on September 1, you can pick from two Asleep At The Wheel June 14 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne VIP packages, but only one of them allows you to meet the man himself. For just $625, Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Prophets of Rage Aug. 4 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati you can have an after-show meet-and-greet with Cooper along with a pre-show guided Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Prophets of Rage Aug. 6 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH tour of the stage, an autographed poster, a set list and photos with FrankenAlice and with Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Prophets of Rage Aug. 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI your head in Cooper’s famed guillotine. Some will do it, and I get it. It would be a huge Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Prophets of Rage Aug. 11 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL thrill for me to meet one of the most legendary rockers to ever grace a stage in The Fort. Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Prophets of Rage Aug. 12 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville But that’s a bit salty for me, personally. I guess I’ll just hope that maybe Doc West or Average White Band Aug. 23 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Wooden Nickel will have a contest or something that I can win instead. Avett Brothers Aug. 14 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH The Avett Brothers & Gov’t Mule w/The Magpie Salute Aug. 23 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville [email protected] The B-52’s, Culture Club, Tom Bailey Aug. 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Badfish June 15 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Black Label Society, Corrosion of Conformity, EyeHateGod July 25 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 23 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Black Moth Super Rainbow June 16 Metro Chicago Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 24 Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo Blackberry Smoke, J.J. Grey & Mofro Aug. 12 White River State Park Indianapolis Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall July 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Blackberry Smoke Aug. 24 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall July 15 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Boz Scaggs July 14 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Barenaked Ladies w/Better Than Ezra, KT Tunstall June 21 White River State Park Indianapolis Brandy July 19 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Barry Manilow July 29 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Aug. 27 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH BB King’s Blues Band feat. Tito Jackson Aug. 17 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Aug. 28 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati BBQ Ribfest feat. Nick Harless Band, Mark May Band, The Paul Deslauriers Band June 15 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Aug. 29 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL BBQ Ribfest feat. Fensler Kid, Lee Lewis All-Stars Blues Jam, Stacey Mitchhart Band, Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Aug. 31 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Corey Dennison Band June 16 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Sept. 1 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI BBQ Ribfest feat. Corey Dennison Band, Deuce ‘N A Quarter, Sweetwater All-Stars June 17 Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Breaking Benjamin & Five Finger Death Punch w/Bad Wolves, Nothing More Sept. 9 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Beach Boys July 15 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Bruce Forman & Erin McDougald June 23 North Eastern Group Building Fort Wayne Beach Boys July 19 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Bruno Mars w/Cardi B Sept. 15-16 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Bebel Gilberto July 25 The Ark Ann Arbor Buckcherry June 23 Brandt’s Harley-Davidson Wabash Beck July 6 Fox Theatre Detroit Buddy Guy Oct. 6 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Belinda Carlisle w/ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis, Limahl, Annabella Aug. 3 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Cam’ron w/Freekey Zekey, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana July 26 The Vogue Indianapolis Ben Folds & Cake w/Tall Heights Aug. 25 White River State Park Indianapolis Candlebox, Gin Blossoms w/James & The Drifters July 14 Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne Bent Knee, Gatherers July 11 Schubas Tavern Chicago Carter Winter July 7 House of Blues Cleveland Big Boss Band, Renegade Aug. 25 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Castle Comer Aug. 11 Schubas Tavern Chicago Bill Burr July 1 Fox Theatre Detroit Celtic Woman June 16 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Billy Joel Sept. 7 Wrigley Field Chicago Celtic Woman June 17 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Foellinger Theatre 2018 Concert Series Friday, June 22 at 8 pm 3411 Sherman Blvd. Tickets: $30-$40

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12------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Calendar • On the Road------Charlie Daniels Band Oct. 6 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld Aug. 2 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld Aug. 3 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Charlie Puth w/Hailee Steinfeld Aug. 5 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Chase Rice June 16 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Cherub Sept. 30 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Chris Brown w/H.E.R., Rich the Kid, 6lack July 27 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Chris Knight Aug. 2 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Chris Robinson Brotherhood Aug. 7 Deluxe Indianapolis Chris Stapleton w/Marty Stuart, Brent Cobb Oct. 5 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Cody Jinks w/Whitey Morgan July 20 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday w/The Story So Far July 27 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Coheed and Cambria w/Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far July 29 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Counting Crows w/Live Aug. 26 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Counting Crows w/Live Sept. 1 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Counting Crows w/Live Sept. 2 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Counting Crows w/Live Sept. 6 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Russell Dickerson Sept. 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Russell Dickerson Sept. 7 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Daryl Hall & John Oates, Train July 15 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Dashboard Confessional w/All Time Low Aug. 5 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Dashboard Confessional w/All Time Low Aug. 10 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Dave Matthews Band July 6-7 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Wednesday, July 11 • 8pm • $20-$40 David Blaine July 7 Fox Theatre Detroit The David Bromberg Quintet Aug. 8 The Ark Ann Arbor David Byrne w/Benjamin Clementine Aug. 7 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Presented by WALTER TROUT David Byrne Aug. 8 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids David Byrne Aug. 10 Fox Theatre Detroit 5-10 PM WEDNESDAYS thru AUG. 29 David Byrne Aug. 11 Rose Music Center Huber Heights, OH David Byrne w/Benjamin Clementine Aug. 12 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati June 13...... Heidi Burson Band David Cross July 14 Old National Centre Indianapolis Menu by Club Soda David Cross July 29 Agora Theatre Cleveland June 20...... Sunny Taylor David Ramirez June 19 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Menu by Shigs in Pit Dead & Company June 20 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH June 27...... U.R.B. Dead Daisies w/Dizzie Reed’s Hookers and Blow Aug. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Menu by The Hoppy Gnome Deep Purple, Judas Priest w/The Temperence Movement Aug. 24 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI July 11...... Lydia Brittan Descendents w/Smoking Popes, A Wilhelm Scream Aug. 26 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Menu by Shigs in Pit Dierks Bentley w/Brothers Osborne, Lanco July 21 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Dirty Heads & Iration w/The Movement, Pacific Dub June 14 White River State Park Indianapolis July 18...... Smooth Edge 2 Dirty Heads w/Iration, The Movement, Pacific Dub June 16 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Menu by Club Soda Dispatch w/Raye Zaragoza, Nahko and Medicine for the People July 24 Murat Theatre Indianapolis July 25...... Fatima Washington Dispatch, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Scatter Their Own Sept. 16 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Menu by Ziffles Dogs of Society June 16 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Aug. 1...... Quincy Sanders Quartet Friday, Aug. 24 • 8pm • $20-$40 Dokken w/Jack Russell’s Great White Sept. 8 Honeywell Center Wabash Club Soda Dr. Dog w/Sandy, Alex G June 16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Aug. 8...... KelsiCoTe Drake w/Migos Aug. 14 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Menu by Shigs in Pit TRI+ADD MUSIC Drive-By Truckers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Marcus King Band July 22 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Aug. 15...... Alicia Pyle & Pyroscope Dweezil Zappa Nov. 15 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Menu by The Hoppy Gnome Eilen Jewell Aug. 22 The Ark Ann Arbor English Beat July 6 Metro Chicago Aug. 22...... Chris Worth Erasure July 31 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Menu by Ziffles Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Sept. 15 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Aug. 29...... Metavari Evanescence & Lindsey Stirling July 12 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Menu by Bravas Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling July 9 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling July 14 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Fall Out Boy w/Machine Gun Kelly Oct. 7 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis 90 Years of Film Flaming Lips Aug. 16 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne A nostalgic film series Flaming Lips Aug. 17 Agora Theatre Cleveland Sunday, June 17 Flasher June 15 Schubas Tavern Chicago Fleet Foxes, Nilufer Yanya July 23 Agora Theatre Cleveland 2:30pm Foo Fighters July 25 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Foo Fighters July 26 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Wings Foo Fighters July 29 Wrigley Field Chicago (1927) Foreigner w/Whitesnake, Jason Bonham;s Led Zeppelin Experience July 10 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fozzy Sept. 14 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne ON SALE NOW Fozzy w/Adelitas Way, The Stir, Stone Broken Sept. 13 The Vogue Indianapolis Franz Ferdinand Aug. 3 The Vogue Indianapolis Rodney Carrington...... June 16 Friday, Oct. 26 • 8pm • $30-$60 Full Moon Fever (Tom Petty tribute) Aug. 17 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Disney Junior Dance Party...... Oct. 23 JETHRO TULL GUITARIST G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz Aug. 16 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Joe Bonamassa...... Nov. 6 G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz Aug. 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Straight No Chaser...... Nov. 29 G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz Aug. 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Mannheim Steamroller Christmas...... Dec. 1 MARTIN BARRE Gaelic Storm June 14 The Vogue Indianapolis Great Russian Nutcracker...... Dec. 4 Galactic Aug. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati GO TO OUR WEBSITE Gary Numan, Nightmare Air Sept. 24 House of Blues Cleveland George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic July 12 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne FOR TICKET INFO & MORE George Thorogood and the Destroyers w/Foghat Aug. 3 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Embassy Theatre ALL SHOWS ALL AGES Gladys Knight, The O’Jays Aug. 26 Fox Theatre Detroit The Glitch Mob w/Elohim June 19 Egyptian Room Indianapolis 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. Godsmack, Shinedown, Like A Storm July 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Fort Wayne, Indiana Godsmack, Shinedown July 27 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Goo Goo Dolls Oct. 6 Old National Centre Indianapolis ticketmaster.com Gordon Lightfoot Sept. 15 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH

June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • On the Road------Grand Funk Railroad July 14 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Kid Rock w/Brantley Gilbert, Wheeler Walker Jr. Sept. 21 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Great Lake Swimmers Aug. 23 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Kina Grannis July 26 Lincoln Hall Chicago Greg Brown July 27 The Ark Ann Arbor King Tuff, Father John Misty Sept. 22 Agora Theatre Cleveland Greg Laswell June 16 The Ark Ann Arbor Kool & The Gang Aug. 9 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Greta Van Fleet July 31 Agora Theatre Cleveland Kuinka June 30 Schubas Tavern Chicago The Guess Who Aug. 24 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker w/Russell Dickerson July 20 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Guided By Voices June 16 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker w/Russell Dickerson Sept. 14 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville GWAR July 11 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Lake Street Dive w/River Whyless June 20 House of Blues Cleveland Halsey w/Jessie Reyez July 17 White River State Park Indianapolis Lake Street Dive Oct. 29 The Vogue Indianapolis Happy Together Tour Aug. 9 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Lauryn Hill July 20 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Happy Together Tour Aug. 13 Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Leann Rimes Oct. 12 Honeywell Center Wabash Happy Together Tour feat. The Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett, The Association, Mark Lindsay, The Cowsills Aug. 18 Leon Bridges w/Khruangbin Sept. 24 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Leon Bridges w/Khruangbin Sept. 25 Fox Theatre Detroit Harry Styles w/Kacey Musgraves June 26 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Leslie Odom Jr. w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mar. 2 ‘19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Harry Styles w/Kacey Musgraves June 27 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Let’s Hang On (Four Seasons tribute) June 30 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne He Is We July 23 Schubas Tavern Chicago The Lettermen July 28 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Hed PE Sept. 24 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Lewis Black Oct. 5 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Here Come the Mummies! w/Sweetwater All-Stars, Love Hustler July 21 Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne Life of Agony Sept. 19 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Herman’s Hermits Aug. 11 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Lil Uzi Vert & G-Eazy w/Ty Dolla $ign, P-Lo, YBN Nahmir, Murda Beatz Aug. 17 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Hotel California Sept. 3 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Lindsey Stirling Aug. 4 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Ian Anderson July 1 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Little River Band June 22 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Imagine Dragons w/Grace VanderWaal June 21 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney tribute) w/Duke Tumatoe, The Orange Opera July 13 Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne Imagine Dragons w/Grace VanderWaal June 22 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Logic w/NF, Kyle July 1 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville J. Cole w/Young Thug Sept. 21 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Logic w/NF, Kyle July 6 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH J.J. Grey & Mofro w/Blackberry Smoke Aug. 11 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Logic, NF, Kyle June 28 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Jack Johnson, G. Love & Special Sauce, John Craigie June 15 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Logic, NF, Kyle June 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Jack Johnson June 14 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Lonestar Sept. 15 Honeywell Center Wabash Jack Russell’s Great White w/Bullet Boys, E’Nuff Z’Nuff Oct. 21 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Lord Huron July 27 House of Blues Cleveland Jacob Sartorius Aug. 28 Deluxe Indianapolis Lori McKenna Aug. 3 The Ark Ann Arbor Jake “The Snake” Roberts & “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan June 20 CS3 Fort Wayne Lucero, Frank Turner, The Menzingers, Homeless Gospel Choir June 23 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Jake Owen Aug. 11 Great American Ballpark Cincinnati Lucero, Frank Turner, The Menzingers, Homeless Gospel Choir June 24 House of Blues Chicago Jake Paul And Team 10 June 17 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Lucinda Williams, Steve Earl, Dwight Yoakam Aug. 17 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Jake Paul And Team 10 June 22 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earl & The Dukes w/King Leg Aug. 18 White River State Park Indianapolis James Taylor w/Bonnie Raitt June 26 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Luke Bryan, DJ Rock, Carly Pearce, Jon Pardi, Sam Hunt, Morgan Wallen Sept. 1 Wrigley Field Chicago James Taylor w/Bonnie Raitt June 26 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Luke Bryan w/Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen Aug. 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Janelle Monae July 9 Fox Theatre Detroit Lydia w/Jared & The Mill, Cherry Pools Aug. 17 Lincoln Hall Chicago Janelle Monae w/St. Beauty July 14 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Lyfe Jennings Aug. 11 House of Blues Cleveland Janet Jackson July 15 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Lynyrd Skynyrd July 27 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Jason Aldean w/Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs Aug. 23 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug. 4 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Jason Aldean w/Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs Sept. 13 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Lynyrd Skynyrd w/The Charlie Daniels Band Aug. 10 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Jason Aldean w/Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs Sept. 14 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Lynyrd Skynyrd Aug. 17 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Jason Isbell w/Hiss Golden Messenger July 18 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Maggie Koerner July 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit July 25 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 1 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Jason Isbell Sept. 14 Auditorium Theatre Chicago Marcia Ball July 2 The Ark Ann Arbor Jason Isbell Sept. 15 White River State Park Indianapolis Mark Farner’s American Band July 20 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Jason Mraz w/Brett Dennen July 27 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Maroon 5 w/Julia Michaels Sept. 20 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Jason Mraz w/Brett Dennen July 28 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Maroon 5 w/Julia Michaels Sept. 30 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Jay Leno Aug. 4 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Marshall Tucker Band Aug. 11 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Jazon Mraz w/Brett Dennen Aug. 24 White River State Park Indianapolis Martin Barre Oct. 26 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Jeff Dye Nov. 17 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Martina McBride July 27 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson Jeff Lynne’s ELO Aug. 15 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Marty Stuart, Brent Cobb, Chris Stapleton Oct. 4 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Jeff Lynne’s ELO Aug. 16 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Mary Chapin Carpenter June 18 Buskirk-Chumley Theater Bloomington, IN Jelly Roll, Struggle Jennings July 14 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Mary Chapin Carpenter (sold out) July 15 The Ark Ann Arbor Jill Barber Sept. 22 Schubas Tavern Chicago Mastodon w/Dinosaur Jr., The Netherlands Sept. 12 Agora Theatre Cleveland Jill Scott June 24 Fox Theatre Detroit Mastodon w/Dinosaur Jr. Sept. 14 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Jim Gaffigan July 28 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI The Matches July 14 Metro Chicago Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Dave Alvin Sept. 8 Old Town School Chicago Matt Alber Aug. 15 Schubas Tavern Chicago Jimmy Buffet July 10 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Matt Mays, The Gaslight Anthem, Joe Sib Aug. 11 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jimmy Buffett, Boz Scaggs July 13 Wrigley Field Chicago Matthew Sweet June 23 The Ark Ann Arbor Joan Baez Oct. 2 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Matthew Sweet w/The Easthills June 24 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Joe Bonamassa Nov. 6 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Maze feat. Frankie Beverly w/Brandy July 21 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis John Butler Trio w/Mama Kin Spender July 8 House of Blues Cleveland MC50 Sept. 23 House of Blues Cleveland Jonny Lang Aug. 11 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne MC50 Oct. 24 Metro Chicago Journey & Def Leppard July 3 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Meat Puppets w/Ratboys June 29 Old Town School Chicago Journey & Def Leppard w/Pretenders July 13 Comerica Park Detroit Melissa Etheridge July 1 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Journey, Def Leppard, The Pretenders July 14 Wrigley Field Chicago Melissa Etheridge July 3 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Judas Priest, Deep Purple Aug. 21 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Melvins w/Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Aug. 5 The Vogue Indianapolis Junior Brown July 12 Bluebird Nightclub Bloomington, IN MercyMe w/Tenth Avenue North Oct. 4 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Junior Brown July 14 The Ark Ann Arbor Michael McDonald Aug. 15 Sound Board Detroit Justin Timberlake Oct. 2 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Michael Stanley and the Resonators w/Marti Jones, Don Dixon Sept. 15 Canton Palace Theatre Canton Kane Brown June 28 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Mighty Mighty Bosstones Aug. 21 The Vogue Indianapolis Kansas July 29 Honeywell Center Wabash MIghty Mighty Bosstones Aug. 23 House of Blues Cleveland Keith Sweat w/SWV, En Vogue, Stokely, Vivian Green June 30 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Mike Doughtery, Brian Randall Band July 7 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini June 22 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Mike Doughtery, Whiskey Highway July 21 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini Aug. 19 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Natalie Hemby, Tenille Townes July 13 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Keith Urban w/Kelsea Ballerini June 16 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Natalie Hemby, Tenille Townes July 14 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Keith Urban w/Kelsea Ballerini Aug. 10 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Turnpike Troubadours, Tenille Townes Aug. 24 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Kesha, Macklemore July 11 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Mobile Deathcamp Aug. 11 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Kesha, Macklemore July 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Modest Mouse Sept. 21 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Kesha, Macklemore July 19 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Modest Mouse Sept. 22 Genesee Theater Waukegan, IL Kevin Hart Oct. 4 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Modest Mouse Sept. 24 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Kevin Hart Oct. 5 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Modest Mouse Sept. 25 Wings Event Center Kalamazoo

14------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Calendar • On the Road------Modest Mouse Sept. 26 Stranahan Theater Toledo Paramore w/Soccer Mommy July 1 White River State Park Indianapolis Modest Mouse Sept. 28 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Paramore, Foster the People June 29 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Modest Mouse Sept. 29 Akron Civic Theater Akron, OH Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo July 11 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Modest Mouse Oct. 19 IU Auditorium Bloomington Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson July 31 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Monsta X July 20 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson Aug. 8 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Morris Day and the Time w/The Funk Thang, Music Lovers Lounge July 20 Three Rivers Festival Fort Wayne Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson Aug. 10 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Murder by Death, Against Me! June 22 Agora Theatre Cleveland Pearl Jam Aug. 18 & 20 Wrigley Field Chicago Murder By Death Oct. 6 Metro Chicago Pedro the Lion w/H.C. McEntire Aug. 9 The Hi Fi Indianapolis My Bloody Valentine July 27-28 Riviera Theatre Chicago Pentatonix Sept. 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Nathan Douglas & The Fine Line June 23 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Pentatonix Sept. 8 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Neal McCoy June 24 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Pentatonix Sept. 13 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Neck Deep, Trophy Eyes, WSTR Stand Atlantic, Gardenside Sept. 29 Agora Theatre Cleveland Pentatonix Sept. 15 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Neck Deep w/Trophy Eyes, Stand Atlantic, WSTR Oct. 3 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Pepe Aguilar Aug. 19 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Needtobreathe, Johnnyswim, Forest Blakk Sept. 4 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Peter Bradley Adams Aug. 26 The Ark Ann Arbor Needtobreathe, Johnnyswim, Forest Blakk Sept. 5 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Phil Collins Oct. 18 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Needtobreathe w/Billy Raffoul, Johnnyswim Aug. 26 White River State Park Indianapolis Phil Collins Oct. 19 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH Needtobreathe w/Johnnyswim, Billy Raffoul Aug. 14 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Phil Collins Oct. 22 United Center Chicago The Neighborhood June 26 House of Blues Cleveland Phish Oct. 26-28 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Neil Hamburger July 23 CS3 Fort Wayne Plain White T’s w/Ocean Park Standoff June 27 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Neil Young June 30 & July 1 Auditorium Theatre Chicago Polaris, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada Sept. 5 Riviera Theatre Chicago Neil Young July 3 Fox Theatre Detroit Polaris, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada Sept. 6 Agora Theatre Cleveland Niall Horan w/Maren Morris July 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Portugal.The Man July 28 White River State Park Indianapolis Niall Horan w/Maren Morris Aug. 26 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville The Pretenders July 8 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Niall Horan w/Maren Morris Aug. 28 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Punch Brothers Aug. 10 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Niall Horan w/Maren Morris Aug. 29 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Purple Thriller June 22 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Nick Swardson June 21 Old National Centre Indianapolis Radiohead July 22 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Nicole Atkins w/Ruby Boots Aug. 9 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Radiohead July 23 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Night Ranger w/The Easthills Aug. 25 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Radiohead July 25 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Nine Inch Nails w/The Jesus and Mary Chain Oct. 22-23 Fox Theatre Detroit Rainbow Kitten Surprise Oct. 9 House of Blues Cleveland Nine Inch Nails w/The Jesus and Mary Chain Oct. 25-26 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Rainbow Kitten Surprise w/Caroline Rose Oct. 13 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Nothing But Thieves, Demob Happy, Grandson Sept. 13 Metro Chicago Rainbow Kitten Surprise Oct. 15 The Intersection Grand Rapids O.A.R. w/Matt Nathanson July 24 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Randy Bachman, Guess Who June 23 Hoosier Park Casino Anderson O.A.R. w/Matt Nathanson Aug. 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Rascal Flatts, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay Aug. 5 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati O.A.R. w/Matt Nathanson Aug. 28 White River State Park Indianapolis Rascal Flatts, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay Aug. 17 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH The Ohio Players, The Gap Experience Aug. 4 McMillen Park Fort Wayne Rascal Flatts w/Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay Aug. 9 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Old Dominion, Kenny Chesney July 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Ray LaMongagne w/Neko Case June 15 White River State Park Indianapolis Ozzy Osbourne w/Stone Sour Sept. 16 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Ray LaMontagne w/Neko Case June 30 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Ozzy Osbourne w/Stone Sour Sept. 23 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Ray LaMontagne w/Neko Case July 1 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Panic! At The Disco July 13 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Reba McEntire Aug. 4 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Panic! at the Disco July 14 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Red Wanting Blue June 30 The Vogue Indianapolis Foellinger Theatre 2018 Concert Series 3411 Sherman Blvd. Dogs of Society Elton John Tribute

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June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------Renee Fleming w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Oct. 6 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Tony Bennett June 21 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH REO Speedwagon, Chicago June 24 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Tory Lanez July 19 House of Blues Cleveland REO Speedwagon, Chicago Aug. 10 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Toto Aug. 25 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH REO Speedwagon, Chicago Aug. 11 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Tracy Morgan Sept. 21 Sound Board Detroit REO Speedwagon, Chicago Aug. 12 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Travis Tritt July 28 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH REO Speedwagon Sept. 26 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Aug. 21 Sound Board Detroit The Revolution Oct. 5 Park West Chicago Twin Shadow w/Borns Sept. 30 Aragon Ballroom Chicago Richard Marx w/Matt Scannell June 21 Sound Board Detroit TWRP Aug. 18 Lincoln Hall Chicago Rick Braun & Peter White Sept. 22 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Uli Jon Roth July 15 Paramount Theatre Anderson Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Sept. 9 Morris P.A.C. South Bend Umphrey’s McGee w/Spafford Aug. 11 White River State Park Indianapolis Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Sept. 21 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Upchurch the Redneck Sept. 15 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Rise Against, Machine Gun Kelly, Fall Out Boy Sept. 8 Wrigley Field Chicago Van’s Warped Tour July 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson July 11 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Vans Warped Tour July 18 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson July 15 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Vans Warped Tour July 19 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson July 17 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Vans Warped Tour July 21 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson July 18 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Vans Warped Tour July 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Robben Ford Aug. 15 The Ark Ann Arbor Vicki Lawrence Sept. 8 Wagon Wheel Theatre Warsaw Robert Earl Keen June 17 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Walter Trout July 11 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Rod Stewart w/Cyndi Lauper Aug. 18 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Walter Washington, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Rodney Carrington June 16 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Kermit Ruffins, Galactic, Cyril Neville, New Breed Brass Band Aug. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Roger Daltry July 2 Fraze Pavilion Kettering, OH Wanna One June 29 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Roger Daltry July 5 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI War on Drugs July 13 Agora Theatre Cleveland Romeo Santos Oct. 16 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL We Are Scientists June 21 The Hi Fi Indianapolis The Roosevelts Aug. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago Weezer & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 6 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Russ June 18 White River State Park Indianapolis Weezer & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 8 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Ry Cooder w/Joachim Cooder June 22 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Weezer & The Pixies w/The Wombats July 13 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Sam Smith June 22 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Weezer, The Pixies July 11 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Sandi Patty w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Mar. 30 ‘19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne White Denim Sept. 15 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Sebastian Bach w/The Standstills July 12 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Whitesnake & Foreigner w/Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 13 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Seth Glier June 23 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience June 26 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Aug. 4 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 10 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Shania Twain June 15 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Whitesnake, Foreigner, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience July 15 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Shania Twain June 16 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Whitney Rose July 13 Ignition Music Garage Goshen Shawn Mullins w/Max Gomez June 21 The Ark Ann Arbor Whoopi Goldberg June 15 Sound Board Detroit Shinedown & Godsmack w/Like a Storm July 28 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Wild Heights June 23 Neat Neat Neat Fort Wayne Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, Willie Nelson, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Head and the Heart, Sturgill Simpson June 22 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Avenged Sevenfold, Five Finger Death Punch, Prophets of Rage Sept. 30 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Willie Nelson, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Head and the Heart, Shooter Jennings Sept. 13 The Hi Fi Indianapolis JD McPherson, Sturgill Simpson June 23 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Simple Minds Oct. 14 The Fillmore Detroit Willie Nelson, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Head and the Heart, Sleep, Dylan Carlson Aug. 1 Riviera Theatre Chicago Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats June 24 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Sleigh Bells Aug. 17 Metro Chicago Willie Nelson & Family June 27 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Slightly Stoopid Aug. 11 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Rochester, MI Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies July 21 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI The Smashing Pumpkins w/Metric Aug. 5 Little Caesars Arena Detroit Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Skies July 28 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati The Smashing Pumpkins w/Metric Aug. 17 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sremmurd w/Lil Skies July 31 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Soil w/The Outfit, Second Season Oct. 11 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Wolf Parade Aug. 26 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Sons Of An Illustrious Father June 18 Schubas Tavern Chicago Wynonna w/Fort Wayne Philharmonic Jan. 26 ‘19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Speedy Ortiz w/Anna Brunch June 20 The Hi Fi Indianapolis Xavier Rudd June 21 Metro Chicago Spoon w/Grizzly Bear June 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Yanni June 27 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Stayin Alive July 21 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Yanni June 30 Chicago Theatre Chicago Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 21 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Yes June 30 Fox Theatre Detroit Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 23 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Yngwie Malmsteen June 23 Sweetwater Pavilion Fort Wayne Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 26 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI The Young Dubliners Aug. 6 The Ark Ann Arbor Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers June 27 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Young MC, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Montell Jordan, Salt-N-Pepa, Kid N Play Aug. 17 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Steely Dan & Doobie Brothers June 24 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Zac Brown Band w/Onerepublic, Nahko and Medicine for the People July 14 Comerica Park Detroit Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, King Leg June 20 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Zac Brown Band Aug. 2 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Steve Miller Band & Peter Frampton June 15 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Zac Brown Band Aug. 3 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Steven Tyler June 27 Sound Board Detroit Zoso June 23 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Sting, Shaggy Oct. 2 Aragon Ballroom Chicago ZZ Top, John Fogerty June 14 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult, Bush July 20 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville ZZ Top, John Fogerty June 27 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult, Bush w/Julien-K July 24 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Straight No Chaser Nov. 29 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai Aug. 13 Schubas Tavern Chicago Road Tripz Styx & Joan Jett & The Blackhearts w/Tesla July 11 Ruoff Music Center Noblesville Addison Agen Cadillac Ranch Sylvan Esso July 23 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jun 14...... Express Live, Columbus, OH Jun 16...... Leipsic Social, Leipsic, OH SYML Sept. 29 Lincoln Hall Chicago Jun 15...... Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester, MI Jun 17...... Moose Lodge #1473, Celina Take Me To The River- New Orleans Live! Oct. 17 Clyde Theatre Fort Wayne Jun 16...... Rose Music Center, Huber Heights, OH Cohen Rutkowski Project Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far, Coheed and Cambria July 29 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Jun 17...... The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis Jun 15...... Merriman’s Playhouse, South Bend Ted Nugent, Mark Farner’s American Band, Blue Oyster Cult July 20 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Bulldogs Cohen-Rutkowski Duo Ted Nugent July 25 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Jun 16...... Randolph Nursing Home, Winchester Jun 22...... Bangkok Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Indianapolis Jul 6...... Downtown Concert, Wabash Gypsy Bandit Tedeschi Trucks Band w/Drive By Truckers, Marcus King Band July 21 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Jul 14...... Covered Bridge Days, Centreville, MI Sep 29...... Eagles Post 2233, Bryan, OH The Temptations, The Four Tops w/The Stylistics July 14 Freedom Hill Amphitheatre Sterling Heights, MI Jul 16...... Madison County Fair, Alexandria Nov 17...... Eagles Post 2233, Bryan, OH The Tenderloins Nov. 16 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Jul 28...... Hickory Acres Campground, Edgerton, OH Dec 22...... Eagles Post 2233, Bryan, OH The The Sept. 22 Riviera Theatre Chicago Jul 29...... Friends of Arts, Fort Recovery, OH Hubie Ashcraft Band Theresa Caputo Sept. 1-2 Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, MI Aug 4...... State Line Festival, Union City Jul 4...... Freedom Fest, Delphos, OH Third Day w/Matt Maher June 14 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Aug 14...... Mercer Co. Fair, Celina, OH Aug 24-26...... TJ’s Smokehouse, Put-In-Bay, OH Thirty Seconds to Mars w/Walk the Moon, Misterwives, Joywave June 16 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Aug 24...... Quincy Daze, Quincy, MI Oct 20...... Rulli’s Bella Luna Lounge, Middlebury Thomas Rhett, w/Brett Young, Midland Oct. 5 Allen Co. War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Sep 3...... Blueberry Festival, Plymouth Nov 2-3...... Cowboy Up, Mendon, MI Sep 6...... Covered Bridge Festival, Roann Nov 24...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina TI June 15 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Sep 15...... Apple Fest, Nappanee Dec 8...... The Distillery, Toledo Tinsley Ellis July 6 Central Park Warsaw Sep 28...... Ducktail Run, Gas City Dec 14...... Rulli’s Bella Luna Lounge, Middlebury TJ Kelly July 1 Buck Lake Ranch Angola Oct 20...... Bicentennial Fundraiser, Rockford, OH Dec 15...... Nikki’s, Sturgis Toad the Wet Sprocket Aug. 17 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Oct 27...... Eagles Post 1771, Alexandria, IN Joe Justice Todd Snider June 21 The Vogue Indianapolis Jun 16...... Stoney Creek Winery, Millersburg, IN

16------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 Ocean’s Women Pull It Off If you are contemplating going to see Ocean’s 8 – and you should – you probably know you are go- ing to see a heist caper where we are rooting for the Flix thieves. Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s movies are a lot of fun, sharp, stylish updates of the original 1960 CATHERINE LEE Ocean’s 11 starring Frank Sinatra and the rat pack, a film largely devoid of these qualities. Fans of the irresistible. recent Ocean’sseries will not be disappointed by this So the two of them start putting together a team. slick, stylish female update full of glitz, glam, fashion They need someone on the inside and tap the down- and bling. on-her-luck fashion designer Rosa Weill (Helena Ocean’s 8 opens with Sandra Bullock, as Debbie Bonham Carter). It’s a nice “meet cute.” Soon those Ocean, Danny’s sister, sitting in front of the parole “meets cute” include the jewelry maker Amita (Min- GRETA VAN FLEET • LINKIN PARK board and offering a sincere-sounding plea for a nor- dy Kaling), the skateboarding pickpocket Constance mal life if she is let out. Before Debbie is even out of (Awkwafina), the tech expert 9 Ball (Rihanna) and the FOO FIGHTERS • NICKELBACK prison, we learn she has been up to various smuggling fence, suburban mother-of-two Tammy (Sara Pauls- shenanigans on the inside. en). This is a lineup of very attractive women with ALICE IN CHAINS • METALLICA She walks out of prison, like her brother Danny, brains and guts. Together they are unstoppable. THE BEASTIE BOYS • VOLBEAT in the clothes they had on their backs at their arrests. The set-up is to con movie star Daphne Klugar For him, that was a tux. For her it is a sexy black dress (Anne Hathaway), a co-chair of the gala, into choos- and heels. First on her agenda is conning her way into ing Rosa to dress and style her. Rosa will insist on the some luxury items and a posh hotel room for the night. necklace, and she will convince Cartier the necklace A very entertaining and fearlessly brazen first step. needs to come out of the vault and be seen on a high BUSTING Next she gets back in touch with her old partner profile neck at the most high profile event of the sea- in crime, Lou (Cate Blanchett), a sleek blond to con- son in order to update their brand. DEADBEAT trast Bullock’s brunette ways. While in prison Debbie Hathaway is almost too good as the vain, self- has concocted a plan to rob the Met Gala, the annual absorbed celebrity monster. In every scene she says DADS fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume something completely inappropriate, and every one Institute. Lou wants to resist, but the prospect of steal- just accepts whatever crazy notion she has at the mo- ing a $150,000,000.00 (lots of zeros) necklace that has WEEKDAY been languishing in the Cartier vault for years is too Continued on page 19 ------MORNINGS Sequels Failing to Cut It at Box 6-10AM Tops at the Box: Gary Ross’ gender-flip reboot of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s trilogy, Ocean’s 8, took the No. 1 spot at last weekend’s box office, selling ScreenTime $41 million over its first three days of release. Add in $12 million in abroad sales and, well, you have an GREG W. LOCKE extremely disappointing opening. I like the idea of the gender-flip reboot in theory, but it doesn’t seem to be weekend of release, good enough for the No. 4 spot, capturing the imagination of the modern moviegoer. just ahead of, you guessed it, Avengers: Infinity War, It’s a cute elevator pitch (“Ghostbusters, but wom- which took the No. 5 spot with just under $7 million en!”) and I think that it will warrant an interesting, if in sales. So far, Infinity War has sold $654 million in brief, analysis in future film textbooks; but, sadly, men the U.S. and $1.998 billion worldwide. don’t seem to be going to these movies. New This Week: The most widely distributed Also at the Box: Continuing the theme of sure- film of each of the next seven weeks is, you guessed it, things gone wrong, the year’s biggest miscalculation, a sequel to a film that made a whole lot more money. Ron Howard’s Solo: A Star Wars Story continued to This weekend we get Incredibles 2, an animated su- underperform, taking the No. 2 spot at last weekend’s perhero sequel to Brad Bird’s 2004 film. This is the box office with just $15 million in sales over its third rare instance in which I’m excited about a sequel, as weekend of release. So far the film, which cost over it’s been 14 years since the original and the creator $400 million to produce and promote, has sold just of the first film returns after doing several other proj- $176 million in the U.S. and $312 million worldwide. ects. The trailer is really good, and so far the reviews I hear it’s a good movie. Not a great movie, but cer- have been glowing. Also out everywhere is action epic tainly something that would have done better had the Race 3 which looks to be something of a continuation release been better orchestrated. It’s easy: you’re put- of what John Woo was up to in the late 1980s and ting these Star Wars films out with too much regular- early 90s. It’s a flashy, high-energy Indian sequel that ity, Disney. Solo was not an event film but rather just I predict is going to bomb pretty hard, given the com- another Star Wars film. Make it special, petition it’s up against (not to mention the fact that Last weekend’s No. 3 film at the box office was it stars exactly zero actors that the average American another sequel in which grown men run around play- moviegoer has heard of). And, finally, we have an ing fantasy games while wearing tights. The film, ensemble action-comedy hybrid called, wait for it ... Dead Pool 2, is part of the “Marvel Universe,” and it Tag. Guess what it’s about?! It’s about people playing sold $13.6 million, upping the film’s four-week total a game of tag! Not kidding! The film boasts a script to $278 million in the U.S. and $655 million world- that Hollywood got all excited about and a cast that wide. How much did this movie cost to produce and rivals an Avengers flick. If it turns out to be a huge hit, promote? Who cares? How many other films were not I wonder if we’ll get several sequels and a gender-flip made because this one was? Probably 20 or 30. reboot. We can only hope, guys. Cross your fingers. A decent enough A24-produced horror film called Hereditary sold just over $13 million over its first [email protected] June 14, 2018------www.whatzup.com------17 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Now Playing Asides Current Exhibits He a t h e r Pa r r i s h — Mixed media works Se l f Po r t r a i t s — Works from by Visiting Professor of Printmaking Concordia Lutheran High School 2D Bl u e p r i n t — Fort Wayne Dance AUDITIONS Ama n d a Li l l e s t o n — Works by Colby at the University of Notre Dame, art class students, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Collective’s annual June family College (Maine) printmaking instruc- 12-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Monday-Wednesday, 7 a.m.-10 Pr e s e n t La u g h t e r (Se p t . 6-22) — concert showcasing dance pieces tor, 12-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 12-4 p.m. Sunday thru June 22, p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Roles for five men and six women relating to architecture, growth and and 12-4 p.m. Sunday thru June Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday (ages 20-60) for Noel Coward home, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 22, Artlink Contemporary Art Fort Wayne, 424-7195 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday thru comedy directed by Christopher North Side High School auditorium, Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 Mo o n s c a p e s a n d Mo r e — Oils and July 1, Old Crown Coffee Roasters, J. Murphy, 6 p.m. Sunday, June Fort Wayne, $10-$40, 424-6574 acrylics by Sarah Creason and pot- Fort Wayne, 422-5282 17, First Presbyterian Theater, Fort Ar t o f Su mm e r — Works from regional A Li t t l e Ni g h t Mu s i c — Stephen and national artists including tery from Sunset Canyon Pottery, Th e Sk i e s Ha v e It — Oil landscape Wayne, 426-7421 ext. 121, mur- Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. paintings by Dan Gagen, 10 a.m.-5 Sondheim’s musical based on [email protected] Penny French Deal and Forrest Ingmar Bergman’s comedy of man- Formsma and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday p.m. Friday-Saturday thru June Th e Wi z a r d o f Oz (Au g . 3-25) — ners, Smiles of a Summer Night, 7 Tuesday-Saturday thru Sept. 1, and Saturday and 10 a.m.-7p.m. 30, Noble Gallery, Albion, 564-4283 Singing and non-singing roles for p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. curtain, June Castle Gallery Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Tuesday and Thursday thru June To g e t h e r Ag a i n — Paintings by Gwen children and adults in Ecstatic 15-16 and June 22-23, Arena 426-6568 30 Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Gutwein and ceramics by Elizabeth Theatrics adaptation of the Frank Dinner Theatre, Fort Wayne, $40 Wayne, 436-0927 Wamsley, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday- Baum tale, 11 a.m. Saturday, Br e n d a Ram s e i e r : Be a u t y in t h e (includes dinner & show), 424-5622 Or d i n a r y — Works from Silver My t h s , Gl y p h s , a n d Ar c h e t y p e s — Saturday thru July 7 (artist recep- June 23 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Selected works by Fort Wayne tion 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 16), Sa t u r d a y Ni g h t Fe v e r — Musical June 26 for main roles and 11 a.m. Lake-based artist, daily, 7 a.m.-7 based on the hit movie from the p.m. thru June 17, Clark Gallery, artist Don Kruse, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, Saturday, July 7 for remaining Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Roanoke, 672-2080 disco music era, 7 p.m. Thursday, roles, TekVenture, Fort Wayne, 750- Honeywell Center, Wabash, 563- Sunday thru Sept. 9, Fort Wayne VPA Vi s u a l Ar t Ex h i b i t — Works from June 14; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9013, [email protected] 1102 June 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, June FAME Exhibition — Children’s paint- Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, students enrolled in Honeywell 17; 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, ings from the 2017 FAME Festival, free), 422-6467 Foundation’s Visual & Performing June 19-20; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Upcoming Productions 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y Arts program, daily, 7 a.m.-7 Thursday, June 21; 8 p.m. Friday- 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday thru Ph o t o g r a p h y 2018 — Juried exhibi- p.m., June 16-29, Clark Gallery, Saturday, June 22-23, Wagon JUNE Aug. 31, First Presbyterian Art tion of photographic works from Honeywell Center, Wabash, 563- Wheel Theatre, Warsaw, $17-$38, across the country, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1102 Jo s e p h a n d t h e Ama z i n g Te c h n i c o l o r Gallery, First Presbyterian Church, 574-267-8041 Tuesday-Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Waba s h Ar t Gu i l d — Exhibition of Dr e am c o a t — Fire and Light Fort Wayne, 426-7421 Sunday thru July 15, Fort Wayne Academy’s production of the Fo r t Wa y n e Ar t i s t s Gu i l d ’s Ex h i b i t i o n s works from participating artists, Museum of Art, $6-$8 (members, Andrew Lloyd Weber musical, 7 — Susan Wenger at Active Day daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., June 20-July free), 422-6467 Membership Makes p.m. Thursday, June 21; 2 p.m. & of Fort Wayne, Doni Adam at 17, Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center, 7 p.m. Friday, June 22; 2 p.m. & 7 Aldersgate United Methodist Ou t l aw s o f Pr i n t : Th e Hi s t o r y a n d Wabash, 563-1102 The Difference p.m. Saturday, June 23, Salvation Church, Robb Owen at Allen Ar t i s t s o f t h e Un d e r g r o u n d Wo n d e r l a n d : Ph o t o g r a p h s b y Ki r s t y Co l l e c t i v e — Historical ephemera • Job Referrals Army Community Center, Fort County Retinal Surgeons, Mary Mi t c h e l l — Large-scale artworks Wayne, $8-$10, 348-3923 Lou Hutter at Citizens Square (2nd and new works from renowned accompanied by videos document- group of New York City printmakers, ing the artist’s creative process, 10 • Experienced Negotiators Ho n k ! 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The 1973 hit musical Curtain Call Petra, the Egerman family’s maid, who echoes weaves the stories of multiple love triangles Madame Armfeldt’s contention that sex is involving an actress, a count, the count’s wife JEN POIRY-PROUGH a “pleasurable means to a measurable end.” and a lawyer and his family, as facilitated by a Meanwhile, her current lover is Madame Arm- Greek chorus of servants (sung by Brad Davis, feldt’s butler, played by Quentin C. Jenkins, Renee Gonzales, Andrew Gross, Leah Wedler, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC whose facial expressions punctuate his Act I and Mineli Manoukian). Both hilarious and ro- 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. curtain scenes. mantic, the show takes the audience on a wild Friday-Saturday June 15-16 & Dawson is fantastic as Count Carl-Magnus Fridays & Saturdays weekend in the country where everyone plots to June 22-23 Malcolm, the arrogant embodiment of toxic find love with the person of their choice. masculinity in late-19th century Sweden. His June 8-23, 2018 Leslie Beauchamp stars as Desiree Arm- Arena Dinner Theatre solo “In Praise of Women” is a master class in Dinner at 7, Show at 8 feldt, a popular touring actress who juggles a 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne how to act a song. Malcolm’s long-suffering, tricky love triangle between a newly married $40, 260-424-5622 but bitterly scathing wife Charlotte is brilliantly Directed by Christopher J. Murphy lawyer (Todd Frymier) and a jealous (and also played by Olivia Ross who gets laughs just with Produced through special married) count (Billy Dawson). Beauchamp is ly cast Madame Leonora Armfeldt, Desiree’s a droll stare. arrangement with Music Theatre perfect as Desiree, bringing her grace and poise mother, a former courtesan with a long list of The costumes and wigs, by designer Jan International as well as her comedic skills to the role. Her former lovers – barons, dukes, and kings – all of Klee, are particularly gorgeous. Sponsored by Marilyn & William rendition of “Send in the Clowns” is beautifully whom contributed to her considerable wealth. Christopher J. Murphy directs this produc- sung and filled with the pathos of a woman who As the lawyer Fredrik Egerman, Frymier tion, his third Sondheim musical at Arena. His Wunderlin & Rogers Formalwear waited just a little too long to go after the thing likewise shows his range: both the humor of attention to detail, technical ability to convey she most wanted. his acceptance that his wife of nearly a year humor and drama with sometimes the most sub- Arena Dinner Theatre Chali Moss is an accomplished young actor remains a virgin, and his sincere regret that he tle of staging, and his casting choices all come 719 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne who plays Desiree’s precocious daughter Fre- has disappointed Desiree. Rebecca Nelson is ef- together to create a perfect evening of musical drika with honesty and naturalness. Grand dame fervescent as the virginal Anne, a lover of life theater. (260) 424-5622 of Fort Wayne theatre Rosy Ridenour returns to who is sometimes oblivious to it. Egerman’s arenadinnertheatre.org the stage after a too-long absence as the perfect- son Henrik, a seminary student, is played with [email protected] 18------www.whatzup.com------June 14, 2018 ------Calendar • Things To Do------Current Li t t l e Tu r t l e Bra n ch — Storytime Sw e e t w a t e r Acad e m y o f Mu s i c — 7:05 p.m. for toddlers & preschoolers, 10:30 Private lessons for a variety of Su n da y , Ju n e 24 vs. West Michigan, BBQ RibFe s t — BBQ grilling competi- a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; instruments available from profes- 1:05 p.m. tions, craft brews, live music from Babies and Books, 10:30 a.m. sional instructors, ongoing weekly Mo n da y , Ju n e 25 vs. Bowling Green, local, regional and national blues Wednesdays, 421-1335 lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort 7:05 p.m. acts and more, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Ma i n Li brar y — Babies and Books, Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176 Tu e s da y , Ju n e 26 vs. Bowling Green, Thursday, June 14; 11:30 a.m.-11 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story 7:05 p.m. Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; p.m. Friday, June 15; 11:30 a.m.- Tours and Trips We d n e s da y , Ju n e 27 vs. Bowling midnight Saturday, June 16 and Storytime for preschoolers, day- Green, 12:05p.m. cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, June Hi s t o r y Ad v e n t u r e Da y Tr i p — Tours We d n e s da y , Ju l y 4 vs. Great Lakes, 17, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 of James Whitcomb Riley house, 6:05 p.m. $3-$6 after 5:30 p.m., www.bbqrib- & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 lunch at Shapiro’s Deli and stop at Th u r s da y , Ju l y 5 vs. Great Lakes, fest.com Ne w Ha v e n Bra n ch — Babies and the Indianapolis City Market, 8:30 7:05 p.m. Cr u i s e In t o Do w n t o w n Au b u r n — Car books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Fr i da y , Ju l y 6 vs. Bowling Green, show, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 EDDIE’S departs from Swinney Homestead, 7:05 p.m. entertainment and more, 6-8 p.m. Po n t i ac Bra n ch — Smart Start Fort Wayne, $60, 747-1229 Sa t u rda y , Ju l y 7 vs. Bowling Green, Thursday, June 14, Courthouse Storytime for preschoolers, 10:30 Cu b s v s . Re d s Bu s Tr i p — St. Therese 7:05 p.m. ENDLESS Square, downtown Auburn, free, a.m. Fridays, PAWS to Read, 5 Knights of Columbus sponsored 925-3113 p.m. Thursdays 421-1350 Su n da y , Ju l y 8 vs. Bowling Green, trip to The Great American Ballpark 3:05 p.m. Harr y Po t t e r Fe s t i v a l — Themed activ- Te c u m s e h Bra n ch — Smart in Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. Saturday, SUMMER ities, photo ops and wizard training Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mo n da y , Ju l y 9 vs. Bowling Green, June 23, departs from St. Therese, 7:05 p.m. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Main Tuesdays, YA Day for teens 5 Fort Wayne, $80, 638-4189 SPIRITS Branch, Allen County Public Library, p.m. Wednesdays, Wondertots WRESTLING Fort Wayne, free, 421-1200 reading for ages 1-3, 10:30 a.m. WWE Su mm e r Sl am — Professional Thursdays, 421-1360 Trivia wrestling exhibition, vendors and Daily Drink Features Sha w n e e Bra n ch — Born to Read more, 7:30 p.m. Monday, June Lectures, Discussions, Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Li v e Trivia — Trivia night with live 18, Allen County War Memorial THE LOCALS Teen Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. host, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Duesy’s Coliseum, Fort Wayne, $15-$105, Authors, Readings & Thursdays, 421-1355 Sports Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, free, 483-1111 POUR $6 484-0411 Wa y n e da l e Bra n ch — Smart Start Everyday…ask for the Films e am rivia Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays & T T — Trivia for teams of up Dance Tuesdays, Born to Read Storytime to 6 players, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, “Locals Pour” and receive Mi cha e l Mar t o n e — Meet and greet Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, free, for babies and toddlers, 10:15 a.m. Emb o d y Da n c e — Guided dancing a 9 oz. pour of our House with Northside High School alumni 749-5396 and author of “Broodings”, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 for adults of all ages and abilities e am rivia Cabernet, Merlot, or Wo o db u r n Bra n ch — Smart Start T T — Trivia for teams of up to to exercise the mind, body and Saturday, June 16, Hyde Brothers 6 players, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Crazy Books, Fort Wayne, free , 424-0197 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, spirits, 1:23 p.m. every Sunday, Chardonnay for $6 421-1370 Pinz/Coconutz, Fort Wayne, free, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Wi n g s — Screening of the 1927 969-9336 Academy Award winning with pre- Wayne, $10 suggested donation, Ti n c t u r e Trivia — Trivia night for 244-1905 HALF PRICE show Grande Page organ perfor- Kids Stuff teams of 4 or 6 people, 7-9 p.m. mance, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, Co n t ra Da n c e — Old time dance MONDAY Tuesdays, Nick’s Martini & Wine with live caller and live music from Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, $10, Ju n i o r Ach i e v e m e n t Yo u n g Bar, Fort Wayne, free, 482-6425 Prairie Fire String Band, no partner HALF PRICE On All Eddie’s 424-5665 En t r e pr e n e u r Su mm e r Cam p — De s p i c a b l e M e — A supervillain schemes Entrepreneurial and leadership necessary, 8 p.m. Saturday, June Specialty Cocktails to steal the moon from the sky but skills building camp with interactive Sports and Recreation 16, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, his evil intentions are undermined by games and activities and local Fort Wayne, $6-$9, 244-1905 $ three orphan girls who see him as entrepreneurs, for students going Fa t h e r ’s Da y 5K — Walk, run and � CRAFTY their father figure, 8 p.m. Thursday, into grades 6-8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ruck (running with a backpack filled June TUESDAY July 5, Foellinger Outdoor Theatre, Monday-Friday, June 18-22, JA with 10lbs of baby supplies), kid’s $4 for 6 Select Fort Wayne, free, 427-6715 BizTown, Fort Wayne, $150, 484- fun run and activities, 7:30 a.m. Ge ar Fe s t — Musical instrument and 2543 Saturday, June 16, Lakeside Park, gear trade show featuring over 400 Craft Beers All Day SCORE! — Three week devised musi- Fort Wayne, $15-$80, 422-3528 product lines, demonstrations and Storytimes cal theater workshop for middle Fo r t Wa y n e Ki d n e y Wa l k — Fundraiser classes, flea market, live perfor- school aged children, Monday, walk, free kidney check ups and mances, giveaways, food trucks WINE DOWN St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Craf t s a t health risk assessments, 8:30 a.m. Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Li brar y : July 9-Sunday, July 29, Embassy and more; rv and tent camping WEDNESDAY Theatre, Fort Wayne, $450-$550, Saturday, June 16, Headwaters available, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday- Ab o i t e Bra n ch — Born to Read HALF PRICE On scholarships available, 424-5665 Park West, Fort Wayne, donation, Saturday, June 22-23, Sweetwater Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, 456-0654 Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Sound, Fort Wayne, free, (800) Any Glass Of Wine 222-4700 Tuesdays & Thursdays, Baby Instruction Make Your Own Flight— Steps, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Spectator Sports Pi c k e d b y t h e Pr o s Wi n e Pa i r i n g Di n n e r — Wine tasting, wine pairing dinner 421-1320 Fo r t Wa y n e Da n c e Co l l e c t i v e Flight of any three wines and live and silent auctions to benefit Du p o n t Bra n ch — Born to Read Wo r k s h o p s — Workshops and BASKETBALL from our glass list for Storytime, 10:15 a.m. Mondays, classes for movement, dance, yoga Arc Ra i d e r s v s . Lo ca l Me d i a — WBOI, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, Baby Steps Storytime, 10:15 and more offered by Fort Wayne Easterseals of Northeast Indiana/ Ceruti’s, Fort Wayne, $125-$1000, only $12 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Dance Collective, dates and times Arc basketball game featuring local www.wboi.org Ants in Your Pants Storytime, vary, Fort Wayne Dance Collective, media personalities and celebrities, Be e s & Br e w — Honey wine & honey $ 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Fort Wayne, fees vary, 424-6574 silent auction, concessions and live beer sampling, hors d’oeuvres, pre- 6 BOURBON sentation about honey bees, person- & Thursdays, PAWS to Read, 4 IPFW Co mm u n i t y Ar t s Acad e m y— Art, music, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June alized tours of the conservatory, DIY TRAIL THURSDAY p.m. Wednesdays, Bookworms dance, music and theater classes 14, Schaefer Center Gymnasium, $6 for 5 Select Bourbon Storytime, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays for grades pre-K through 12 offered Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, $5, 750- candle making, Q&A with beekeep- Smart Start Storytime for ages 3-5, by IPFW, Fort Wayne, fees vary, 9714 ers, local artists and more, 6:30 Cocktails All Day 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 scholarships available, 481-6059 BASEBALL p.m. Friday, June 22, Foellinger- Freimann Botanical Conservatory, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1315 Rhap s o d y Ar t Ga l l e r y & St u d i o — Tin Cap s — Upcoming home games at Fort Wayne, $75, 609-2897 $ Ge o rg e t o w n Bra n ch — Born to Workshops in a variety of artistic Parkview Field, Fort Wayne 6 MARTINI Fo r t Wa y n e Pe t Fo o d Pa n t r y Fu n dra i s e r Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and mediums, screen printing classes, Fr i da y , Ju n e 15 vs. Great Lakes, FRIDAY 11 a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps music classes and lessons and 7:05 p.m. — Selfie booth, outdoor games, DJ, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more, $6 for 6 Select Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 more, hours and workshop times Sa t u rda y , Ju n e 16 vs. Great Lakes, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Pedal a.m. Tuesdays; Family Storytime, vary, Rhapsody Art Gallery & 7:05 p.m. Martinis All Day 10:15 & 11 a.m. Thursdays, 421- Studio, Fort Wayne, call for pricing, City, Fort Wayne, free, $15 wrist- Su n da y , Ju n e 17 vs. Great Lakes, bands available, 478-4851 1320 483-6712 1:05 p.m. Grab i l l Bra n ch — Born to Read, Th u r s da y , Ju n e 21 vs. West Michigan, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Smart Start 7:05 p.m. Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fr i da y , Ju n e 22 vs. West Michigan, 421-1325 7:05 p.m. Sa t u rda y , Ju n e 23 vs. West Michigan,

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“Everyone is so friendly. The entire staff “I had the opportunity to play on the stage was extremely helpful, even the sound as an opening act. All I can say is WOW! guy took time to talk to me about the As a musician, it was one of the best venue and system. I felt very welcomed stages I’ve had the pleasure of playing.” and will definitely be going back.”

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